Understanding the Microbiological Health of Ecosystems

Assessing the Microbiological Health of Ecosystems, authored by Christon J. Hurst, is a timely exploration of the coordinated functions of microbiological communities and the impacts of global climate change on microbial life. The book aims to provide insights into the composition of a healthy microbial ecosystem, helping researchers and students understand the commonalities of processes, techniques, and discoveries in the study of microbial communities.

The health of an ecosystem depends upon the niche activities of its microbial communities. Assessing the Microbiological Health of Ecosystems summarizes our understanding of how microbial community processes are organized and the mechanisms by which activities of their constituent species are coordinated. By learning to recognize what constitutes and produces a healthy microbial ecosystem, we gain significant ground on the path towards being able to diagnose and correct the health of ailing microbial ecosystems.

Environmental microbiologists, ecologists, and integrative biologists will find this book to be a valuable resource. It contributes to understandings of how microbial communities coordinate their function, discussing how the relative rates and effective integration of community microbial processes are currently measured. The book will help new generations of scientists discern new ways to carry these efforts forward.

Published by Wiley on November 4, 2022, Assessing the Microbiological Health of Ecosystems is available in English. The ISBNs for the book are 9781119678328 and 9781119678236. This comprehensive guide is essential for anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay between microbial communities and their ecosystems.