An introduction to microorganisms /Qiang-Sheng Wu, Ying-Ning Zou, Fei Zhang and Bo Shu, editors.
- 1 online resource (x, 281 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.
- Microbiology research advances .
Includes bibliographies and index.
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Quantitative optical microscopy in microbiology -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Computer Processing and Analysis of Digital Images -- 3. Cellular Level Studies -- 3.1. Yeasts -- 3.1.1. Quantification of Morphology -- 3.1.2. Assessment of Viability -- 3.2. Bacteria -- 3.2.1. Quantification of Morphology -- 3.2.2. Assessment of Viability -- 4. Subcellular Level Studies -- 4.1. Yeasts -- 4.1.1. Quantification of Morphology -- 4.1.2. Viscosity Measurement in the Vacuoles of Budding Yeast 4.1.3. Localization and Dynamics of Molecules in Budding Yeast -- 4.1.4. Localization and Dynamics of Molecules in Fission Yeast -- 4.2. Bacteria -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Introduction to Yeasts Genera Important in Food Biotechnology -- Abstract -- 1. Importance of Yeasts -- 2. Yeasts Genera in Food Biotechnology -- 2.1. Saccharomyces spp. -- 2.2. Kazachstania spp. -- 2.3. Torulaspora spp. -- 2.4. Hanseniaspora spp. -- 2.5. Pichia spp. -- 2.6. Candida spp. -- 2.7. Debaryomyces spp. -- 2.8. Zygosaccharomyces spp. -- 2.9. Schizosaccharomyces spp. -- 2.10. Rhodotorula spp. 2.11. Metschnikowia spp. -- 2.12. Yarrowia spp. -- 2.13. Geotrichum spp. -- 2.14. Trichosporon spp. -- 2.15. Lachancea spp. -- 2.16. Kluyveromyces spp. -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Nitrogen Fixation and Plant Growth Promotion by Rhizobia with Major Emphasis on Soybeans in Asia -- Abstract -- 1.0. Introduction -- 2.0. Biological Nitrogen Fixation -- 2.1. Nitrogen Input by BNF -- 2.2. Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation -- 3.0. Taxonomy of Rhizobium -- 4.0. Diversity of Soybean Rhizobia -- 4.1. Global Diversity of Soybean Rhizobia -- 4.2. Biogeography of Soybean Rhizobia 4.3. Diversity and Strain Selection for Inoculants -- 5.0. Ecology of Soybean Rhizobia -- 5.1. Rhizobial Populations and Strain Efficacy -- 5.2. Influence of Organics and Fertilizers -- 5.3. Stress Tolerance of Rhizobia -- 5.4. Competition with Indigenous Strains -- 5.5. Host Range of Soybean Rhizobia -- 6.0. Rhizobia Influence on Non-Legumes -- 6.1. Rhizobia as Endophytes in Non-legumes -- 6.2. Rhizobial Inoculation of Non-legumes -- 6.3. Mechanism of Plant Growth Promotion -- 7.0. Field Studies on Soybean Inoculation -- 7.1. Direct Inoculation -- 7.2. Indirect Inoculation 7.3. Co-Inoculation of Rhizobia and PGPR -- Conclusion and Outlook -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 4 -- Endophytic Fungus Piriformospora indica and Its Interaction -- with Horticultural Plants -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. An Overview of Endophytic Fungus Piriformospora Indica -- 3. The Compatibility Between Piriformospora Indica and Horticultural Plants -- 4. Roles of Piriformospora Indica -- in Horticultural Plants -- 4.1. Promotion of Plant Growth -- 4.2. Improvement of Nutrient Acquisition in Horticultural Plants
"Microorganisms include bacteria, actinomycetes, yeasts, molds, and viruses, among which bacteria are the most prevalent in nature, accounting for 90%-95% of microorganisms. Some microorganisms are visible to the naked eye, such as mushrooms, Ganoderma lucidum, etc. Other microorganisms are "acellular organisms" composed of a few components, such as nucleic acids and proteins. Microorganisms are tiny and closely related to humans, comprised of a variety of beneficial and harmful species. The new coronavirus (2019-nCOV) that broke out in 2019 is a large virus family that is highly infectious. The rapid spread of 2019-nCOV globally has made the public recognize the importance of microorganisms in medicine, as well as their involvement in food, industry, agriculture, environmental protection, sports and many other fields. The present book revolves around the introduction to microorganisms and reviews relevant achievements in the field. The book is arranged in six important sections, including (i) quantitative optical microscopy in microbiology, (ii) introduction to important yeast genera in food biotechnology, (iii) nitrogen fixation and plant growth promotion by rhizobia with major emphasis on soybeans in Asia, (iv) endophytic fungus Piriformospora indica and its interaction with horticultural plants, (v) biodiversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in tropical Indonesia, and (vi) root rot and continuous cropping obstacles. This book provides important support for graduate students and researchers in the study of microorganisms while summarizing some new advances, particularly in rhizobia"--