Advanced Environmental Microbiology in the Era of Climate Change

Environmental Microbiology provides a comprehensive, research-based examination of the diversity, functions, and ecological significance of microorganisms across soil, water, air, and extreme environments. The book explores how microbial communities regulate biogeochemical cycles, support ecosystem health, influence climate processes, and contribute to the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment through the One Health framework. It examines contemporary topics including climate change-microbiome interactions, environmental pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, microbial ecology, synthetic microbial consortia, environmental biotechnology, and ecosystem resilience. Particular emphasis is placed on methodological advances such as metagenomics, multi-omics technologies, bioinformatics, high-throughput sequencing, and microbial network analysis. Combining theoretical foundations with recent scientific evidence, it serves as an advanced resource for graduate students, researchers, and professionals seeking a modern understanding of microbial life and its critical role in shaping planetary processes and environmental sustainability.