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Microbiology Best Bets

Bergey's Manual of Systematics of Archaea and Bacteria
Authoritative microbiology resource for descriptive articles on bacteria and archaea. Includes taxonomy, systematics, ecology, physiology, and other biological properties of all described prokaryotic taxa.
Prokaryotes, Volumes 1-7
Comprehensive and authoritative encyclopedic handbook for all aspects of prokaryotic organisms, including the biology of bacteria and archaea (seven volumes). NOTE: View the subtopics for each volume.
Biosis Citation Index (via Web of Science)
Extensive research resource for life science and biomedical information. Content includes peer-reviewed journal articles, books, conference proceedings, and patents. Subjects include botany, zoology, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, medicine, and more.
Citation analysis tools are provided. Coverage 1926 to present
Web of Science Core Collection
Multidisciplinary collection of citations and abstracts for scholarly journal articles, proceedings, data sets, and other resources. Has a tool for citation analysis. Includes the Arts & Humanities Citation Index, Science Citation Index, Social Science Citation Index, among others.

Encyclopedia of Microbiology (2019)
An authoritative resource that covers the entire field of microbiology, from basic principles, to applied technologies. Provides an organic overview that is useful to academic teachers and scientists from different backgrounds.