The genus Pseudomonas represents a large group of medically and envi- ronmentally important bacteria. Interest in these bacteria is reflected in the extensive number of publications devoted to original research, re- views, and books on this subject. In this volume selected areas of Pseu- domonas research are presented in depth by persons who have been active in their fields over many years. The extensive reviews presented are an effort to provide a balanced perspective in a number of areas not readily available in the current literature. In the style of the previous Biotechnology Handbooks...