Download or read book Handbook of Media for Environmental Microbiology written by Ronald M. Atlas and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1995-09-18 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Media for Environmental Microbiology is a compilation of the formulations, methods of preparation, and applications for media used for the isolation and cultivation of microorganisms from environmental sources. This comprehensive sourcebook includes descriptions of 1,675 media organized alphabetically. The format allows easy reference to the information needed to prepare media for the cultivation of microorganisms relevant to environmental analyses. Each listing includes medium composition, instruction for preparation, commercial sources, and uses. The Handbook is an essential volume for environmental microbiologists and all those involved in cultivating microorganisms