Invertebrate Bacteriology Function, Evolution and Biological Ties /

This compendium reviews different processes acting on bacterial groups that evolved one or more relationships with members of the most important invertebrate Phyla. Starting from principles of basic bacteriology the book provides data on bacteria interactions with pests, animal or human diseases. Be...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ciancio, Aurelio (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Table of Contents:
  • 1 The Bacterial Cell
  • 2 Bacteria and Eukaryotes Evolution
  • 3 Symbiotic Relationships
  • 4 Parasitic Endosymbionts
  • 5 Travelling Bacteria: Vectors
  • 6 Travelling Bacteria: Phoresy
  • 7 Defense and Immune Systems
  • 8 Horizontal Gene Transfer
  • 9 The -omics race
  • 10 Applications in Farming
  • 11 Environmental Interactions.