Microbiomes of Extreme Environments: Biodiversity and Biotechnological Applications

Extreme microbiomes are those microorganisms thriving under extreme conditions where no other living being will have any chance to survive. These extremophilic microbes are capable of thriving in the harshest places on earth including the deep sea, hot springs, glaciers, deserts, and hypersaline lakes. Nowadays, many new species have been discovered in both natural and artificial extreme environments. This book gives an extensive overview about several contemporary fields of research on extremophilic microbes and their potential applications in agriculture, industry, medicine and allied sectors.

Key Features:

• Examines the biodiversity of extremophilic microbiomes
• Discusses the role of extremophilic microbes in diverse processes
• Presents potential applications of extremophiles in agriculture, and Industry