International Journal of Microbes and Environmental Management (IJMEM) is a peer-reviewed international journal devoted to the publication of original and review articles regarding all aspects of research on microbial biocontrol and environmental microbiology. Topics including environmental biosystems engineering, public health and pollution microbiology, ecology of microorganisms in natural and engineered environments are encouraged for publication. Articles on microbial biotechnology, microbial physiolog and molecular genetics, microbial systematics and microbiological methods are also considered for publication if they have an environmental perspective. All manuscripts submitted to the journal will normally be sent to two referees for Review; occasionally the Editor may act as a referee him/herself. Originality and scientific importance of a manuscript will be the primary criteria for judging its acceptability.