Community Structure and Co-operation in Biofilms

Community Structure and Co-operation in Biofilms PDF Author: Society for General Microbiology. Symposium
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521793025
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 366

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Book Description
The study of biofilm considers the close association of micro-organisms with each other at interfaces and is relevant to a variety of disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, bioremediation, biofouling, water technology, engineering and food science. Although the habitats studied differ widely, some common elements exist such as method of attachment, coadhesion and regulation of biofilm phenotype and architecture. This book aims to distil the common principles of biofilm physiology and growth for all interested disciplines.