| Main Title |
Ecology of Quiescent Microbes. Viewing Microbial Habitats as Interacting Zones of Proliferation and Quiescence Can Give New Insights into the Operation of Microbial Communities in the Environment. |
| Author |
Lewis, D. L. ;
Gattie, D. K. ;
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| CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab., Athens, GA. ;Technology Applications, Inc., Athens, GA. |
| Publisher |
c1991 |
| Year Published |
1991 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/J-91/022; |
| Stock Number |
PB91-183442 |
| Additional Subjects |
Microorganisms ;
Ecology ;
Water microbiology ;
Soil microbiology ;
Cell division ;
Quiescent microbes
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
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| NTIS |
PB91-183442 |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
8p |
| Abstract |
Viewing microbial habitats as interacting zones of proliferation and quiescence can give new insights into the operation of microbial communities in the environment. Microorganisms proliferate in diverse circumstances and are the principal mediators of many processes affecting the world. However, not all microorganisms are reproducing. The total microbial biomass, in fact, includes many cells in a state of suspended animation, or quiescence. Although scant attention is usually given to this 'sleeping' portion of the microbial community, quiescent microbes may be critically important in ecosystems, especially in system-level responses to environmental changes. Quiescent microbes play roles in processes such as photosynthesis, nutrient cycling, and productivity. Thus, from the perspective of ecological studies, it is particularly important to expand the research focus beyond the traditional examination of what microorganisms are doing when they are doing something. This expanded approach would include studies of where, when, and how quiescent microbial forms occur in the environment and the ramifications of temporarily storing various fractions of microbial populations in a quiescent state. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in ASM News, v57 n1 p27-32 Jan 91. Prepared in cooperation with Technology Applications, Inc., Athens, GA. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
| Category Codes |
57K; 57H |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/01 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
119321885 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
