Аннотация: The distribution and function of microorganisms are of crucial importance for the flow of matter in the Earth's
biogeochemical cycles. Effects of microbial communities on the carbon and nitrogen cycles are particularly
important for producing climate gases such as CO(2), CH(4), or N(2)O. However, the biogeochemical cycles are
reversely impacted by global climate change, for example by increasing temperature, increasing CO(2)
concentration, or changing soil humidity. However microbes may respond differently, by accelerating or by
alleviating, human-caused climate change. Understanding of microbial ecology in the different ecosystems on
Earth, such as soil, oceans, or inland waters, is essential for our ability to assess the importance of
biogeochemical cycles-climate feedbacks. Unfortunately, microbial communities are extremely complex in
structure and function and can be affected by climate and other global changes in many ways, which impedes our
ability to draw reliable conclusions.
In this book, a broad range of renowned scientists reviews the most important hot-topics in the area of climate
change and microbial ecology, thus providing a timely and authoritative overview of this increasingly important
area. Individual chapters cover the various ecosystems on Earth as well as the different groups of microorganisms
with respect to different cycles of matter. In addition, special chapters cover applied aspects, such as land-use
and geoengineering.
This is an essential book for every microbial ecologist from the PhD student to the experienced scientist and is
also recommended for everyone interested in the field of global climate change.