Micro-organisms and Earth Systems

Hilary Lappin-Scott

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511754852

There is growing awareness that important environmental transformations are catalysed, mediated and influenced by microorganisms, and geomicrobiology can be defined as the influence of microorganisms on geologic processes. This is probably the most rapidly growing area of microbiology at present, combining environmental and molecular microbiology together with significant areas of mineralogy, geochemistry and hydrology. This volume focuses on the function of microorganisms in the environment and their influence on 'global' processes. It will include state-of-the art approaches to visualisation, culture and identification, community interactions and gene transfer, and diversity studies in relation to key processes. This overview for researchers and graduate students will represent environmental microbiology in its broadest sense and help to promote exciting collaborations between microbiologists and those in complementary physical and chemical disciplines.

‘This book constitutes a milestone in the emerging field of biogeosciences and will interest not only microbial ecologists and geomicrobiologists, but also all scientists working with a multidisciplinary perspective and approach to understand the Earth‘s biogeosystem.‘

Source: Microbiology Today

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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Contributors
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Editors' Preface
pp xi-xii
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Isotopic-labelling methods for deciphering the function of uncultured micro-organisms
pp 1-10
- By Michael Wagner, Department of Microbial Ecology, University of Vienna, Althanstr. 14, A-1090 Vienna, Austria, Michael W. Taylor, Department of Microbial Ecology, University of Vienna, Althanstr. 14, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
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Biofilms and metal geochemistry: the relevance of micro-organism-induced geochemical transformations
pp 11-34
- By Lesley A. Warren, School of Geography and Earth Sciences, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4K1
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Minerals, mats, pearls and veils: themes and variations in giant sulfur bacteria
pp 35-70
- By Neil D. Gray, School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Institute for Research on the Environment and Sustainability and Centre for Molecular Ecology, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK, Ian M. Head, School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Institute for Research on the Environment and Sustainability and Centre for Molecular Ecology, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
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Soil micro-organisms in Antarctic dry valleys: resource supply and utilization
pp 71-84
- By D. W. Hopkins, School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, Scotland, UK, B. Elberling, Institute of Geography, University of Copenhagen, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350, Copenhagen K., Denmark, L. G. Greenfield, School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand, E. G. Gregorich, Agriculture Canada, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0C6, P. Novis, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, PO Box 69, Lincoln 8152, New Zealand, A. G. O'Donnell, Institute for Research on Environment and Sustainability, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK, A. D. Sparrow, School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Nevada, 1000 Valley Rd, Reno, NV 89512, USA
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New insights into bacterial cell-wall structure and physico-chemistry: implications for interactions with metal ions and minerals
pp 85-108
- By V. R. Phoenix, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1, A. A. Korenevsky, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1, V. R. F. Matias, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1, T. J. Beveridge, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
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Horizontal gene transfer of metal homeostasis genes and its role in microbial communities of the deep terrestrial subsurface
pp 109-130
- By Jonna Coombs, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Cook College, Rutgers University, 76 Lipman Dr., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA, Tamar Barkay, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Cook College, Rutgers University, 76 Lipman Dr., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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Biosilicification: the role of cyanobacteria in silica sinter deposition
pp 131-150
- By Liane G. Benning, Earth and Biosphere Institute, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, UK, Vernon R. Phoenix, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph, Canada, Bruce W. Mountain, Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences, Wairakei Research Centre, Taupo, New Zealand
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Metabolic diversity in the microbial world: relevance to exobiology
pp 151-172
- By Kenneth H. Nealson, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0740, USA, Radu Popa, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0740, USA
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Biogeochemical cycling in polar, temperate and tropical coastal zones: similarities and differences
pp 173-200
- By David B. Nedwell, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Essex, Colchester CO4 3SQ, UK
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Fungal roles and function in rock, mineral and soil transformations
pp 201-232
- By Geoffrey M. Gadd, Division of Environmental and Applied Biology, Biological Sciences Institute, School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN, Scotland, UK, Marina Fomina, Division of Environmental and Applied Biology, Biological Sciences Institute, School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN, Scotland, UK, Euan P. Burford, Division of Environmental and Applied Biology, Biological Sciences Institute, School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN, Scotland, UK
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The deep intraterrestrial biosphere
pp 233-246
- By Karsten Pedersen, Deep Biosphere Laboratory, Department of Cell & Molecular Biology, Göteborg University, Box 462, SE-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden
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Iron, nitrogen, phosphorus and zinc cycling and consequences for primary productivity in the oceans
pp 247-272
- By John A. Raven, Plant Research Unit, Division of Environmental and Applied Biology, School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee at SCRI, Scottish Crop Research Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA, Scotland, UK, Karen Brown, Plant Research Unit, Division of Environmental and Applied Biology, School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee at SCRI, Scottish Crop Research Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA, Scotland, UK, Maggie Mackay, Plant Research Unit, Division of Environmental and Applied Biology, School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee at SCRI, Scottish Crop Research Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA, Scotland, UK, John Beardall, School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia, Mario Giordano, Department of Marine Science, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy, Espen Granum, Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK, Richard C. Leegood, Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK, Kieryn Kilminster, School of Plant Biology, University of Western Australia, M090 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia, Diana I. Walker, School of Plant Biology, University of Western Australia, M090 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
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Mechanisms and environmental impact of microbial metal reduction
pp 273-302
- By Jonathan R. Lloyd, The Williamson Research Centre for Molecular Environmental Studies and the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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New insights into the physiology and regulation of the anaerobic oxidation of methane
pp 303-320
- By Martin Krüger, Federal Institute for Geosciences and Resources (BGR), Stilleweg 2, D-30655 Hannover, Germany, Max-Planck-Institute for Marine Microbiology, Celsiusstrasse 1, D-28359 Bremen, Germany, Tina Treude, Max-Planck-Institute for Marine Microbiology, Celsiusstrasse 1, D-28359 Bremen, Germany
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Biogeochemical roles of fungi in marine and estuarine habitats
pp 321-344
- By Nicholas Clipson, Department of Industrial Microbiology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland, Eleanor Landy, School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK, Marinus Otte, Department of Industrial Microbiology and Department of Botany, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Role of micro-organisms in karstification
pp 345-364
- By Philip C. Bennett, Department of Geological Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA, Annette Summers Engel, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
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Index
pp 365-376
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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Contributors
pp vii-x

Editors' Preface
pp xi-xii

Isotopic-labelling methods for deciphering the function of uncultured micro-organisms
pp 1-10

Biofilms and metal geochemistry: the relevance of micro-organism-induced geochemical transformations
pp 11-34

Minerals, mats, pearls and veils: themes and variations in giant sulfur bacteria
pp 35-70

Soil micro-organisms in Antarctic dry valleys: resource supply and utilization
pp 71-84

New insights into bacterial cell-wall structure and physico-chemistry: implications for interactions with metal ions and minerals
pp 85-108

Horizontal gene transfer of metal homeostasis genes and its role in microbial communities of the deep terrestrial subsurface
pp 109-130

Biosilicification: the role of cyanobacteria in silica sinter deposition
pp 131-150

Metabolic diversity in the microbial world: relevance to exobiology
pp 151-172

Biogeochemical cycling in polar, temperate and tropical coastal zones: similarities and differences
pp 173-200

Fungal roles and function in rock, mineral and soil transformations
pp 201-232

The deep intraterrestrial biosphere
pp 233-246

Iron, nitrogen, phosphorus and zinc cycling and consequences for primary productivity in the oceans
pp 247-272

Mechanisms and environmental impact of microbial metal reduction
pp 273-302

New insights into the physiology and regulation of the anaerobic oxidation of methane
pp 303-320

Biogeochemical roles of fungi in marine and estuarine habitats
pp 321-344

Role of micro-organisms in karstification
pp 345-364

Index
pp 365-376

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