Photosynthetic Prokaryotes

1 Diversity, Ecology, and Taxonomy of the Cyanobacteria.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Morphological Diversity.- 3. Ecological Distribution.- 4. Influence of Environmental Factors.- 5. Taxonomy.- References.- 2 Taxonomy, Phylogeny, and General Ecology of Anoxygenic Phototrophic Bacteria.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Taxonomy.- 3. Phylogenetic Considerations.- 4. General Ecology.- References.- 3 Physiology of the Photosynthetic Prokaryotes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Basic Features of Photosynthesis.- 3. Variations of the Photosynthetic Process in Prokaryotes.- 4. Metabolism of Carbon Sources and Electron Donors.- 5. Nitrogen Metabolism.- 6. Enrichment and Cultivation of Photosynthetic Prokaryotes.- 7. Concluding Remarks.- References.- 4 Genetics of the Photosynthetic Prokaryotes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Genome Organization.- 3. Gene Transfer Mechanisms.- 4. Transposons, Interposons, and Their Applications.- 5. Genetic Mapping.- 6. Conclusion.- References.- 5 Genetic Manipulation of Photosynthetic Prokaryotes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Propagation of Recombinant DNA in Purple Bacteria.- 3. Nonclassical Mutagenesis in Purple Bacteria.- 4. Analysis of Gene Expression in Purple Bacteria.- 5. Propagation of Recombinant DNA in Cyanobacteria.- 6. Nonclassical Mutagenesis in Cyanobacteria.- 7. Analysis of Gene Expression in Cyanobacteria.- 8. Prospects for the Future.- References.- 6 Mass Culture of Cyanobacteria.- 1. An Outline of Uses for Cyanobacterial Mass.- 2. Basic Principles in Mass Cultivation.- 3. Reactors for Mass Cultivation of Photoautotrophs.- 4. Management of Outdoor Cultures.- 5. Processing Cyanobacterial Mass.- 6. Future Prospects.- References.- 7 Cyanobacterial Toxins.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Toxin-Producing Cyanobacteria.- 3. Nature and Properties of the Toxins.- 4. Purification andQuantification of Toxins.- 5. Factors Influencing Toxin Production.- 6. Effects on Human Health.- References.- 8 Potential and Commercial Applications for Photosynthetic Prokaryotes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Hydrogen Production.- 3. Waste Water Treatment.- 4. Cyanobacteria as Biofertilizers.- 5. Photochemical and Photoelectrochemical Systems.- 6. Products from Photosynthetic Prokaryotes.- References.