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Autotrophic and methylotrophic microorganisms are able to grow at
the expense of one-carbon compounds (e.g. carbon dioxide,
formaldehyde) as the principal carbon sources for the synthesis of
cell material, using light, inorganic compounds or one-carbon
compounds as energy sources. The study of the special adaptations
required in aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms to sustain an
autotrophic or methylotrophic mode of life is a fascinating field
of research for scientists from various disciplines. Current
research efforts not only focus on fundamental aspects, i.e.
metabolic pathways and their regulation, ecology, energy conversion
and genetics, but also the possible application of these organisms,
in waste water treatment, degradation of xenobiotics, single-cell
protein production, as biocatalysts for the production of fine
chemicals, draws strong attention. The aim of this series is to
provide annual reviews on the biochemistry, physiology, ecology,
genetics, and application of microbial autotrophs and
methylotrophs. The scope of the series includes all aspects of the
biology of these microbes, and will deal with phototrophic and
chemolithotrophic prokaryotic autotrophs, carboxydobacteria,
acetogenic-, methanogenic- and methylotrophic bacteria, as well as
methylotrophic eukaryotes. The exciting advances made in recent
years in the study of these organisms is reflected in the chapters
of this first volume which have been written by experts in the
field. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the
contributors for their stimulating and comprehensive chapters.
Autotrophic and methylotrophic microorganisms are able to grow at
the expense of one-carbon compounds (e.g. carbon dioxide,
formaldehyde) as the principal carbon sources for the synthesis of
cell material, using light, inorganic compounds or one-carbon
compounds as energy sources. The study of the special adaptations
required in aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms to sustain an
autotrophic or methylotrophic mode of life is a fascinating field
of research for scientists from various disciplines. Current
research efforts not only focus on fundamental aspects, i.e.
metabolic pathways and their regulation, ecology, energy conversion
and genetics, but also the possible application of these organisms,
in waste water treatment, degradation of xenobiotics, single-cell
protein production, as biocatalysts for the production of fine
chemicals, draws strong attention. The aim of this series is to
provide annual reviews on the biochemistry, physiology, ecology,
genetics, and application of microbial autotrophs and
methylotrophs. The scope of the series includes all aspects of the
biology of these microbes, and will deal with phototrophic and
chemolithotrophic prokaryotic autotrophs, carboxydobacteria,
acetogenic-, methanogenic- and methylotrophic bacteria, as well as
methylotrophic eukaryotes. The exciting advances made in recent
years in the study of these organisms is reflected in the chapters
of this first volume which have been written by experts in the
field. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the
contributors for their stimulating and comprehensive chapters.
Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, commonly occur in a variety of
water types throughout the world. A variable, but, high proportion
of the cyanobacterial blooms and scums, which can develop annually
in lakes, reservoirs, canals and slow-flowing rivers, contain
potent toxins. Although animal poisonings and human health problems
associated with the ingestion of, or contact with, cyanobacterial
scums have long been recognized, a developing understanding of the
health hazards posed by the toxins requires that reliable,
sensitive, specific and convenient methods are available for their
detection and quantification.
Detection methods for cynobacterial toxins looks at the application
of biological, toxicological, biochemical and physicochemical
techniques in studies of cyanobacterial toxins and at experimental
methods that have identified at least 50 cyanobacterial compounds
toxic to vertebrates.
Academics, public health bodies, environmental protection agencies
and water companies are all involved in monitoring cyanobacterial
levels and effects, and this book will help to ensure that their
research is not duplicated, is standardized and comparable, and
that optimal progress can be made in an important area that is
still in its developing stages.
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