Accessing Uncultivated Microorganisms: From the Environment to Organisms and Genomes and Back

This book provides a comprehensive overview and discusses the latest developments in the field. It details various innovative methods for assessment of microbes both within and outside of the laboratory. It reviews many different methods used in microbial ecology and environmental microbiology. It presents chapters authored by world-renowned experts in the field. It highlights various aspects of assessing microorganism from the environment. It includes all aspects of microbial diversity from bacteria and fungi to protists. It presents a crucial 'how to' guide for isolating organisms from different environments.