Chapter: 11th Microbiology : Chapter 9 : Environmental Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology Interrelationship with other Fields
Interrelationship with other Fields
Since environmental microorganisms affect so many aspects of
life and are easily transported between environments, the field of
Environmental Microbiology interfaces with anumber of sub specialities. It includes
soil, aquatic, aeromicrobiology, as well as bioremediation, Water quality,
Occupational health, Infection control, Food safety and Industrial
Microbiology.
Modern environmental microbiology has a much wider scope. There
are many different fields which recognises the problems in various fileds of
Environmental Microbiology. It includes discovery and identification of new
microbes and their products that may have practical application for protection
of environment and human health and commercial applications.
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