Essential Microbiology, Second Edition (Paperback, 2)

Preface to Second Edition vii

Preface to First Edition ix

Acknowledgements xi

About the Companion Website xiii

I Introduction

1 Microbiology: What, Why and How? 3

2 Biochemical Principles 19

3 Cell Structure and Organisation 53

II Microbial Nutrition, Growth and Metabolism

4 Microbial Nutrition and Cultivation 83

5 Microbial Growth 97

6 Microbial Metabolism 115

III Microbial Diversity

7 Prokaryote Diversity 171

8 The Fungi 203

9 The Protista 217

10 Viruses 243

IV Microbial Genetics

11 Microbial Genetics 271

12 Microorganisms in Genetic Engineering 319

V Microorganisms in the Environment

13 Microbial Associations 345

14 Microorganisms in the Environment 357

VI Medical Microbiology

15 Human Microbial Diseases 375

16 The Control of Microorganisms 403

17 Antimicrobial Agents 419

VII Microorganisms in Industry

18 Industrial and Food Microbiology 449

Glossary 467

Further Reading 485

Index 491