Microbiomes - A Very Short Introduction

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This Very Short Introduction to microbiomes brings together studies of fundamental microbiology of animal and plant microbiomes with both biomedical and agricultural applications.... Show more

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Product description

Series	Very Short Introduction Series
Author	Angela E. Douglas
Language	English
ISBN	9780198870852
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Pages	160
Size	175x110 mm
Format	Paperback
Images	black and white illustrations
Year published	2022

Microbiomes: A Very Short Introduction provides a succinct overview of the communities of microorganisms that inhabit animals (including humans) and plants. Microbiomes are generally beneficial to their animal and plant hosts, functioning to promote healthy growth, to protect against infectious disease, and, in some animals, to support complex behavioural traits, such as learning and memory. However, under some circumstances, the microbiome can cause or exacerbate poor health and disease. Microbiomes studies are increasingly being harnessed, especially in biomedicine for improved human health, and in agriculture for crop production. With the increasing evidence that modern lifestyles and excessive use of antimicrobials are degrading microbiomes, microbiome research is providing routes for novel microbial therapies to restore health-promoting microbiomes in humans, other animals, and plants.

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.