Taxonomy of Prokaryotes, Volume 38
1st Edition
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Table of Contents
Dedication
Series Advisors
List of Contributors
1: Taxonomy of Prokaryotes – Introduction
2: How to Describe New Species of Prokaryotes
3: Phenotypic and Physiological Characterization Methods
4: Microscopy
5: Peptidoglycan Structure
6: Cell Wall Teichoic Acids in the Taxonomy and Characterization of Gram-positive Bacteria†
7: The Identification of Polar Lipids in Prokaryotes
8: The Identification of Fatty Acids in Bacteria
9: The Extraction and Identification of Respiratory Lipoquinones of Prokaryotes and Their Use in Taxonomy
10: Detection and Characterization of Mycolic Acids and Their Use in Taxonomy and Classification
11: Polyamines
12: Characterization of Pigments of Prokaryotes and Their Use in Taxonomy and Classification
13: Characterization of Prokaryotes Using MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
14: Determination of the G+C Content of Prokaryotes
15: DNA–DNA Hybridization
16: The Use of rRNA Gene Sequence Data in the Classification and Identification of Prokaryotes
17: Multilocus Sequence Determination and Analysis
18: Whole Genome Sequence Comparisons in Taxonomy
19: How to Name New Genera and Species of Prokaryotes?
Index
Description
Taxonomy of Prokaryotes, edited by two leading experts in the field, presents the most appropriate up-to-date experimental approaches in the detail required for modern microbiological research. Focusing on the methods most useful for the microbiologist interested in this specialty, this volume will be essential reading for all researchers working in microbiology, immunology, virology, mycology and parasitology.
Methods in Microbiology is the most prestigious series devoted to techniques and methodology in the field. Established for over 30 years, Methods in Microbiology will continue to provide you with tried and tested, cutting-edge protocols to directly benefit your research.
Readership
Microbiologists, immunologists, virologists, mycologists, and parasitologists
Details
- No. of pages:
- 484
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Academic Press 2011
- Published:
- 13th December 2011
- Imprint:
- Academic Press
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780123877307
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780123877536
Reviews
"The book is clearly presented, packed with protocols, and well illustrated"--Microbiology Today
"...it represents a valuable addition to the microbiologists' reference source."--Immunology Today
Ratings and Reviews
About the Series Volume Editors
Fred Rainey
Affiliations and Expertise
College of Basic Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, U.S.A.
Aharon Oren
Affiliations and Expertise
Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, The Institute of Life Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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