Beschreibung:
A concise reference on the structural composition and function of microbial communities in coastal environments, especially in relation to natural and anthropogenic impacts.
1. Source and composition of organic matter and its role in designing sediment microbial communities2. Sources, types, and effects of nutrients (N and P) in coastal sediments3. Environmental variables and factors regulating microbial structure and functions4. Biogeocycling of nutrients (C, N, P, S, Fe) and implications on greenhouse gas emissions5. Biodegradation and biotransformation of persistent organic pollutants by microbes in coastal sediments6. Assessment of microbial structure and functions in coastal sediments