Resilience of Microbial Systems Towards Disturbances

S. Botton, M. van Heusden, J. R. Parsons, H. Smidt, N. van Straalen
2006 Critical reviews in microbiology  
In this paper we aim at summarizing the current definitions of resilience in systems ecology with particular attention towards microbial systems. The recent advances of biomolecular techniques have provided scientists with new tools to investigate these systems in greater detail and with higher resolution. Therefore existing concepts and hypotheses have been revisited and discussed with respect to their applicability for ecosystems ruled by microbial processes. This review has also led to some
more » ... eflections on the suitability of the term "resilience" as a general goal in environmental policies.
doi:10.1080/10408410600709933 pmid:16850561 fatcat:bcwxf5xcyjahfaufershmaty3a