Microbial life and temperature: A semi empirical approach

Origins of Life and Evolution of the Biosphere

Volumn 34, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 421-438

  Garzon, Len ^a  

^a Energy Department   (Spain)

Author keywords

ecobiology; glasstone equation; growth; microorganisms; survival; temperature

Indexed keywords

MICROBIAL ACTIVITY; NUMERICAL MODEL; ORIGIN OF LIFE; TEMPERATURE EFFECT;

ARTICLE; BACTERIAL PHENOMENA AND FUNCTIONS; BIOLOGY; TEMPERATURE; THEORETICAL MODEL;

BACTERIAL PHYSIOLOGY; EXOBIOLOGY; MODELS, THEORETICAL; TEMPERATURE;

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS);

EID: 3042843546     PISSN: 01696149     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/B:ORIG.0000029885.80109.8d     Document Type: Article

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