MICROBIOLOGIA E BIOTECNOLOGIA PER IL DISINQUINAMENTO

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells: bacteria, yeasts, molds, algae and protozoa. The metabolic diversity of microorganisms. Growth and adaptation of microorganisms in natural environments. The cycles of the elements nitrogen, carbon, iron, phosphorus and sulfur. Microrganisms and metals. Microrganisms and environmental compartments: atmosphere, hydrosphere, soil, extreme environments. Interactions between microorganisms and other organisms. Degradation of natural organic compounds. Degradation of organic synthetic compounds. Study methods in environmental microbiology. GM microorganisms and environmental biotechnology. Bioremediation of contaminated sites. Microbiology of biological treatment of waste water processes. Composting of organic waste. Biodeterioration of works of art and biotechnology for their protection.

1. Microbiologia ambientale ed elementi di ecologia microbica (a cura di Barbieri P., Bestetti G., Galli E., Zannoni D.) – Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.