The social biology of microbial communities: workshop summary

Participants discussed ecological, evolutionary, and genetic factors contributing to the assembly, function, and stability of microbial communities; how microbial communities adapt and respond to environmental stimuli; theoretical and experimental approaches to advance this nascent field; and potent...

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.) Forum on Microbial Threats (Author)
Other Authors: Olsen, LeighAnne (Contributor), Choffnes, Eileen R. (Contributor), Mack, Alison (Contributor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, District of Columbia National Academies Press [2012]
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Summary:Participants discussed ecological, evolutionary, and genetic factors contributing to the assembly, function, and stability of microbial communities; how microbial communities adapt and respond to environmental stimuli; theoretical and experimental approaches to advance this nascent field; and potential applications of knowledge gained from the study of microbial communities for the improvement of human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health and toward a deeper understanding of microbial diversity and evolution. The Social Biology of Microbial Communities: Workshop Summary further explains the happenings of the workshop." --- Publisher's description
Item Description:Description based on print version record
Physical Description:1 online resource (631 pages) illustrations (some color)
ISBN:9780309264327
0309264324
9780309264334

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