Applied Environmental Metabolomics: Community Insights and Guidance from the Field

Brings together contributions from global experts who have helped to define and develop the exciting and rapid advances that are taking place in the field of environmental metabolomics. This book is aimed at expert users, students, researchers, and academics in metabolomics and systems biology. It not only demonstrates the best practice in experimental design but also provides insight into state-of-the-art instrumentation and the depth of analysis one can expect to get by using various sampling, chromatographic, mass spectrometric, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques. Common experimental and technical pitfalls are also highlighted. This book provides a unique insight into the world of environmental metabolomics and will help the practicing scientist avoid repeating similar costly mistakes, steering them efficiently toward the generation of high-quality data and high-impact publications.

Highlights overarching principles and considerations for researchers to leverage when planning, conducting, and evaluating environmental metabolomics research

Applies key insights and lessons learned from leaders in the field

Provides real-world case study applications of multiple environmental metabolomics techniques

Integrates the Metabolomics Standards Initiative into case study examples

Encompasses standard operating protocols for metabolomics to help new entrants to the field