Environmental Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
Define Environmental microbiology.
A
Understanding and controlling microorganisms in the environment
Emerged in 1970s
Roots with Microbial Ecology
2
Q
Microbial Ecology
A
The study of the interaction of
Microorganisms within an environment.
3
Q
Fundamentals
A
Pathogens and bioremediation
Subject area enhanced due to application of
molecular genetics and biotechnology tools.