Exclusivity in physical spaces and nutrients is a prerequisite for survival of organisms, but a
few species have been able to develop mutually beneficial strategies that allow them to co-…

Cold-tolerant and cold-loving microorganisms are important components of ecosystems in
cold area or under cold conditions. These microorganisms use specific mechanisms to …

Increasing waste generation and waste management is a major concern, especially in the
developing countries, and this could be defined as a multifaceted issue attributed to …

Waste management could be considered as one of the most strenuous environmental issues,
especially in urban places in developing countries. It is unquestionably a global issue. If …

Trends of Applied Microbiology for a Sustainable Economy discusses the role of modern
tools and next-generation technologies in applied microbial research, including recent trends …

This unique volume covers many aspects of waste management in developing countries.
There is a focus on various sources of waste including the pressing issues of agricultural, …

… We are grateful to Kanishka Ukuwela for identification of the snake, and Gayan Abeysinghe
for help in identification of the freshwater crabs, which were collected during a field visit to …

Staphylococcus aureus is an important human pathogen whose success is largely attributed
to its vast arsenal of virulence factors that facilitate its invasion into, and survival within, the …

… We appreciate the assistance given by Gayan Abeysinghe and Krishanthi Bandara with
laboratory work. We are thankful to Mendis Wickramasinghe, Anslem de Silva and Miguel …

Road aggregate is the largest component contributing to road construction. In Sri Lanka,
naturally occurring sources that suits construction work are not available. Therefore, this …