Environmental Biotechnology: Sustainable Remediation of Contamination in Different Environs

This book provides a review of innovative and novel biotechnological techniques to assess, analyze, and mitigate harmful pollutants and wastes from agricultural and industrial operations, focusing on bioremediation solutions that create useful and renewable forms of energy. It explores biotechnological interventions such as genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and fluxomics, as well as biological agents like microalgae, bacteria, fungi, and bacteriophages, and addresses the associated consequences and hazards from agricultural and industrial waste. The book is directed to researchers, scientists, industrialists, farmers, agricultural waste management authorities, and faculty and students, aiming to help implement these technologies for environmental stability.

Format: Hardback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

This comprehensive book delves into innovative and novel biotechnological techniques that hold immense potential for assessing, analyzing, and mitigating harmful pollutants and wastes that arise from agricultural and industrial operations. By addressing the pressing need for cost-effective and scientifically sound solutions to pollution problems, it focuses on bioremediation solutions that not only safeguard the environment but also generate valuable and renewable forms of energy. The book encompasses a wide range of biotechnological interventions, including genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and fluxomics, which aid in the comprehensive understanding of biological systems. Furthermore, it explores the utilization of biological agents such as microalgae, bacteria, fungi, and bacteriophages, which have proven to be invaluable in waste elimination processes.

Environmental Biotechnology: Sustainable Remediation of Contamination in Different Environs delves into the multifaceted consequences and hazards associated with agricultural and industrial waste, while also presenting a diverse array of bioremediation measures. These measures encompass the application of bioaugmentation, biosensors, the challenges of biofuel production, and other cutting-edge technologies. The book is designed to cater to a diverse audience, including researchers, scientists, industrialists, farmers, agricultural waste management authorities, as well as faculty and students. Its primary objective is to provide valuable insights and guidance on implementing these novel technologies to promote environmental stability and sustainability.

Weight: 830g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774638309