Microbial diversity: the importance of exploration and conservation.

doi:10.1038/sj.jim.2900390

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Microbial diversity: the importance of exploration and conservation.

Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology - 1 May 1997

Colwell R R

Abstract excerpt

Microbial diversity is fundamental to maintenance and conservation of global genetic resources. As extreme environments are explored, the richness of microbial diversity is increasingly evident. Measures must be taken to estimate, record, and conserve microbial diversity, not only to sustain huma...

Topics

Animals
Bacteria
Conservation of Natural Resources
Ecosystem
Eukaryota
Fungi
Genetic Variation
Humans
Viruses

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