Includes subject section, name section, and 1968-1970, technical reports.

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

The Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology aims to provide an affordable and ready access to a large variety of microbiological topics within one set of covers. This handy desk-top reference brings together an outstanding collection of work by the top scientists in the field. Covering topics ranging from the basic science of microbiology to the current "hot" topics in the field. * Provides a broad, easily accessible perspective on a wide range of microbiological topics * A synthesis of the broadest topics from the comprehensive and multi-volumed Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Second Edition * Helpful resource in preparing for lectures, writing reports, or drafting grant applications

This volume focuses on the issue of the variability and stability of the normal intestinal flora in the individual, and the possible features of bacterial strains with probiotic characteristics. With renewed interest in the possibility of defining certain bacterial strains that are members of the normal intestinal flora, a group of international scientists presented research findings and reviews on the intestinal flora, and its consequences for the host.