A wide array of microorganisms, including many novel, phylogenetically deeply rooted taxa,
survive and thrive in extreme environments. These unique and reduced-complexity …

Microbial electrochemical systems exploit the metabolism of microorganisms to generate
electrical energy or a useful product. In the past couple of decades, the application of …

The diversity of filamentous fungi that can grow at high ambient pH values (ie, 8–11)
remains largely understudied. Here we study 100 alkalitolerant and alkaliphilic isolates from …

Fungal endophytes constitute a major part of the unexplored fungal diversity. Endophytic
fungi (EF) are an important source for novel, potential and active metabolites. Plant …

Saline alkaline lakes are the focus of this book, but how do they form and how do they differ
from freshwater lakes? We provide a brief introduction to soda lakes, their origin and their …

This study was conducted to characterize and explore the endophytic fungi of selected
plants from the Western Himalayas for their bioactive potential. A total of 72 strains of …

Nitrite-oxidizing bacteria of the genus Nitrospira are key players of the biogeochemical
nitrogen cycle. However, little is known about their occurrence and survival strategies in …

Ammonia oxidizers are key players in the global nitrogen cycle, yet little is known about their
ecological performances and adaptation strategies for growth in saline terrestrial …

Microorganisms that inhabit the extreme pH environments are classified as acidophiles and
alkaliphiles. A number of studies emerged from extreme high (hot springs, hydrothermal …

A lack of understanding the fate of highly toxic organic micropollutants (OMPs) in the
equatorial lakes of Tanzania hinders public awareness for protecting these unique aquatic …