Phytoremediation and Biofortification: Strategies for Sustainable Environmental and Health Management

Phytoremediation and biofortification are two strategies for sustainable environmental management that use biological organisms to eliminate or nullify environmental pollutants and enhance the micronutrient content of food crops. This volume offers a comprehensive overview of these technologies,including advanced phytoremediation and biofortification approaches using nanotechnology,algae,fungi,and other plants,CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome engineering,and more. It will be valuable for investigators,research students,teachers,scientists,and engineers,and those interested in environmental remediation and micronutrient fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 390 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Sustainable environmental management requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses phytoremediation and biofortification as two interconnected strategies. Phytoremediation involves the utilization of biological organisms to remove or neutralize environmental pollutants through metabolic processes. On the other hand, biofortification aims to enhance the micronutrient content of food crops through plant breeding, genetic modification, the use of enriched fertilizers, or agricultural practices. While these two approaches have distinct objectives, they share a common principle: the bio-extraction process, which involves the uptake, accumulation, removal, and modification of micro- and macro-nutrient elements from the soil.

This comprehensive volume provides a thorough exploration of phytoremediation and biofortification of various elements, including zinc, iron, copper, and cadmium. It showcases emerging and innovative combinations of these technologies, highlighting their potential for sustainable ecological and health management. The book is authored by experts in the field, covering a wide range of topics and discussing the integration of advanced phytoremediation and biofortification approaches using nanotechnology, algae, fungi, and other plants. Chapters delve into phytoremediation and biofortification strategies for decontamination of water and soil, as well as fortifying plants against climate change, toxic chemicals, and other challenges.

Key features of the book include:

Reviews and integration of available information on phytoremediation and biofortification from molecular, biochemical, and physiological perspectives.

Provides guidance toward the implementation of programs and practices to enable the sustainable production of crops that are resilient to climatic alterations.

Highlights the importance of interdisciplinary research and collaboration to address complex environmental challenges.

This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in advancing sustainable environmental management through phytoremediation and biofortification. By bridging the gap between these two strategies, it contributes to the development of more effective and sustainable solutions for a greener and healthier planet.

Weight: 916g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774914083