First published in 1963, this groundbreaking work brought together research on the little-understood phenomenon of bacterial photosynthesis. It includes papers by leading scientists in the field, covering topics such as the evolution of photosynthetic organisms, the structure and function of photosynthetic membranes, and the potential applications of bacterial photosynthesis in areas such as biotechnology and energy production. An essential resource for microbiologists, biochemists, and anyone interested in the fascinating world of photosynthetic organisms. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.