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Bacterial Genetics in Natural Environments by M.J. Day, J.C. Fry (Hardcover, 1990)

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The release of genetically engineered micro-organisms into the natural environment has great potential for agriculture, but much basic research is still needed, particularly in regard to the possible unforseen consequences and risks posed by the transfer of genetic material from one organism to another. This book presents a survey of current thinking on this important topic, synthesizing the genetic and ecological aspects. Following an overview of some general aspects of the study of genetics in natural environments, such as genetic approaches to gene transfer in microbial communities, factors influencing dissemination of DNA by bacterial conjugation, the interaction of phages with their environment, and factors limiting gene transfer in bacteria, aquatic and terrestrial environments are considered in the contexts of these aspects. Plasmid transfer in the epilithon, genetic transfer in the marine environment and in activated sludge, the factors affecting bacterial survival, and laboratory tested methods for investigating genetic transfer in water systems are discussed with reference to the aquatic environment. Similarly, for the terrestrial environment, plasmid transfer between soil bacteria is followed by a discussion of gene transfer in polluted soils and the rhizosphere, and by consideration of the use of a model system in studying gene transfer among micro-organisms. The role of soil bacteria in risk assessment analysis and the use of wide host range promotors to monitor the fate of recombinant DNA in soil, are examined, as is gene transfer between steptomycetes in soil, since these are important for the maintenance of soil fertility. An examination of the survival of genetically engineered organisms with reference to man-made surfaces and animals completes the discussion.

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Chapman and Hall
ISBN-13
9780412356308
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96817940

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Author
M.J. Day, J.C. Fry
Publication Name
Bacterial Genetics in Natural Environments
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology, Chemistry, Zoology, Biology
Publication Year
1990
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
260 Pages

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235mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
1250g

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M.J. Day, J.C. Fry
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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