Adaption of Microbial Life to Environmental Extremes Novel Research
This entirely updated second edition provides an overview on the biology, ecology and biodiversity of extremophiles. Unusual and less explored ecosystems inhabited by extremophiles such as marine hypersaline deeps, extreme cold, desert sands, and man-made
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aption of Microbial Life to Environmental Extremes Novel Research Results and Application Second Edition
Adaption of Microbial Life to Environmental Extremes
Helga Stan-Lotter • Sergiu Fendrihan Editors
Adaption of Microbial Life to Environmental Extremes Novel Research Results and Application Second Edition
Editors Helga Stan-Lotter FB Molekulare Biologie Universität Salzburg Salzburg Austria
Sergiu Fendrihan Bioresource Centre & Advanced Research Association Bucharest Romania Research-Development Institute for Plant Protection Bucharest Romania Vasile Goldiș Western University of Arad Arad Romania
ISBN 978-3-319-48325-2 ISBN 978-3-319-48327-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-48327-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017931061 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface to the 2nd Edition
Extremophilic life has seen a significant increase in interest of many scientists and even non-scientists. One reason is surely the unprecedented large number of exoplanets discovered during the last few years – nearly 3500 (May 2016) confirmed planets since 1988 and even more suspected candidate planets. These discoveries have intensified interest in the search for extraterrestrial life. Planets which orbit in a star’s habitable zone, where it is possible for liquid water to exist on the surface, are of special interest. Planetary habitability has come into focus and with it the range of environmental factors which determine the suitability for life. Biotechnology and particularly fields like nanotechnology are also benefitting from extremophilic microorganisms. The underpinning of many applications is provided by a careful taxonomic identification of extremophilic strains. The increase in novel isolates
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