Environmental Microbiology
Also known asMicrobiology, Environmental
Definition
The study of microorganisms living in a variety of environments (air, soil, water, etc.) and their pathogenic relationship to other organisms including man.
MeSH classification
- H01.158.273.540.274
- N06.850.425
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Air Microbiology
The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the air. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms.
Bacteriology
The study of the structure, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of bacteria, and BACTERIAL INFECTIONS.
Food Microbiology
The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in food and food products. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms: the presence of…
Forensic Microbiology
The scientific discipline dedicated to analyzing evidence from BIOTERRORISM, biocrime, HOAX, or inadvertent microorganism/toxin release for …
Genetics, Microbial
A subdiscipline of genetics which deals with the genetic mechanisms and processes of microorganisms.
Industrial Microbiology
The study, utilization, and manipulation of those microorganisms capable of economically producing desirable substances or changes in substa…
Microbiology
The study of microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, algae, archaea, and viruses.
Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D004783) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗