Community Structure and Co-operation in Biofilms

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511754814

The study of biofilm considers the close association of micro-organisms with each other at interfaces and the consequent physiological adaptation to the proximity of other cells and surfaces. As such it is relevant to a variety of disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, bioremediation, biofouling, water technology, engineering and food science. Although the habitats studied, and their associated cellular communities, differ widely, some common elements exist such as method of attachment, coadhesion, regulation of biofilm phenotype and biofilm architecture. This book aims to distil the common principles of biofilm physiology and growth for all interested disciplines. It will appeal to the specialist biofilm researcher as well as to students wishing to introduce themselves to the topic.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
pp v-vi
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Contributors
pp vii-x
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Editors' Preface
pp xi-xii
- By David Allison, Peter Gilbert, Hilary Lappin-Scott, Michael Wilson
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An overview of biofilms as functional communities
pp 1-24
- By Julian Wimpenny, Cardiff School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF1 3TL, UK
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Initial microbial adhesion events: mechanisms and implications
pp 25-36
- By Henk J. Busscher, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands, Henny C. van der Mei, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands
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Physiological events in biofilm formation
pp 37-52
- By David G. Davies, Department of Biological Sciences, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 13902, USA
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Environmental and genetic factors influencing biofilm structure
pp 53-64
- By Paul Stoodley, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA, Luanne Hall-Stoodley, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA, John D. Boyle, School of Engineering, Exeter University, Exeter, UK, Frieda Jørgensen, Public Health Laboratory Service, Exeter, UK, Hilary M. Lappin-Scott, Environmental Microbiology Research Group, Exeter University, Exeter, UK
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Coaggregation and coadhesion in oral biofilms
pp 65-86
- By Pual E. Kolenbrander, Oral Infection and Immunity Branch, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA, Roxanna N. Andersen, Oral Infection and Immunity Branch, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA, Karen M. Kazmerzak, Oral Infection and Immunity Branch, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA, Robert J. Palmer, Jr, Oral Infection and Immunity Branch, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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Cohesiveness in biofilm matrix polymers
pp 87-106
- By Hans-Curt Flemming, Department of Aquatic Microbiology, University of Duisburg, Germany, Jost Wingender, Department of Aquatic Microbiology, University of Duisburg, Germany, Christian Mayer, Institute for Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Duisburg, Germany, Volker Körstgens, Institute for Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Duisburg, Germany, Werner Borchard, Institute for Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Duisburg, Germany
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Microbial detachment from biofilms
pp 107-128
- By Gillian F. Moore, Environmental Microbiology Research Group, Exeter University, Exeter, UK, Braden C. Dunsmore, Environmental Microbiology Research Group, Exeter University, Exeter, UK, Steven M. Jones, Environmental Microbiology Research Group, Exeter University, Exeter, UK, Christopher W. Smejkal, Environmental Microbiology Research Group, Exeter University, Exeter, UK, Jana Jass, Department of Microbiology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden, Paul Stoodley, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA, Hilary M. Lappin-Scott, Environmental Microbiology Research Group, Exeter University, Exeter, UK
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Modelling and predicting biofilm structure
pp 129-166
- By Cristian Picioreanu, Kluyver Institute for Biotechnology, Delft University of Technology, Julianalaan 67, 2628 BC Delft, The Netherlands, Mark C. M. van Loosdrecht, Kluyver Institute for Biotechnology, Delft University of Technology, Julianalaan 67, 2628 BC Delft, The Netherlands, Joseph J. Heijnen, Kluyver Institute for Biotechnology, Delft University of Technology, Julianalaan 67, 2628 BC Delft, The Netherlands
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Microbial community interactions in biofilms
pp 167-198
- By Philip D. Marsh, Research Division, CAMR, Salisbury SP4 0JG, UK, Leeds Dental Institute, University of Leeds, LS2 9LU, UK, George H. W. Bowden, Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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Microbial communities: aggregates of individuals or co-ordinated systems
pp 199-214
- By Søren Molin, Molecular Microbial Ecology Group, Department of Microbiology, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark, Janus A. J. Haagensen, Molecular Microbial Ecology Group, Department of Microbiology, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark, Kim B. Barken, Molecular Microbial Ecology Group, Department of Microbiology, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark, Claus Sternberg, Molecular Microbial Ecology Group, Department of Microbiology, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark
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Gene transfer in biofilms
pp 215-256
- By Laura J. Ehlers, National Research Council, Washington, DC, USA
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Population dynamics in microbial biofilms
pp 257-278
- By Andrew J. McBain, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road,Manchester M13 9PL, UK, David G. Allison, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road,Manchester M13 9PL, UK, Peter Gilbert, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road,Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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Biodegradation by biofilm communities
pp 279-294
- By Gideon M. Wolfaardt, Department of Microbiology, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, 7602 Stellenbosch, South Africa, Darren R. Korber, Department of Applied Microbiology & Food Science, University of Saskatchewan,Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 5A8, Subramanian Karthikeyan, Department of Applied Microbiology & Food Science, University of Saskatchewan,Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 5A8, Douglas E. Caldwell, Department of Applied Microbiology & Food Science, University of Saskatchewan,Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 5A8
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Biofilms and prosthetic devices
pp 295-308
- By Roger Bayston, Biomaterials-Related Infection Group, University of Nottingham, Division of Microbiology, Clinical Sciences Building, City Hospital, Nottingham NG5 1PB, UK
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Biofilms: problems of control
pp 309-328
- By David G. Allison, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK, Andrew J. McBain, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK, Peter Gilbert, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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Biofilms in the New Millennium: musings from a peak in Xanadu
pp 329-344
- By J. William Costerton, Director, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
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Index
pp 345-349
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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Contributors
pp vii-x

Editors' Preface
pp xi-xii

An overview of biofilms as functional communities
pp 1-24

Initial microbial adhesion events: mechanisms and implications
pp 25-36

Physiological events in biofilm formation
pp 37-52

Environmental and genetic factors influencing biofilm structure
pp 53-64

Coaggregation and coadhesion in oral biofilms
pp 65-86

Cohesiveness in biofilm matrix polymers
pp 87-106

Microbial detachment from biofilms
pp 107-128

Modelling and predicting biofilm structure
pp 129-166

Microbial community interactions in biofilms
pp 167-198

Microbial communities: aggregates of individuals or co-ordinated systems
pp 199-214

Gene transfer in biofilms
pp 215-256

Population dynamics in microbial biofilms
pp 257-278

Biodegradation by biofilm communities
pp 279-294

Biofilms and prosthetic devices
pp 295-308

Biofilms: problems of control
pp 309-328

Biofilms in the New Millennium: musings from a peak in Xanadu
pp 329-344

Index
pp 345-349

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