Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc - Microbe Mediated Remediation Of Environmental Contaminants - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Microbe Mediated Remediation of Environmental Contaminants presents recent scientific progress in applying microbes for environmental management. The book explores the current existing practical applications and provides information to help readers develop new practices and applications. Edited by recognized leaders in the field this penetrating assessment of our progress to date in deploying microorganisms to the advantage of environmental management and biotechnology will be widely welcomed by those working in soil contamination management agriculture environment management soil microbiology and waste management. The polluting effects on the world around us of soil erosion the unwanted migration of sediments chemical fertilizers and pesticides and the improper treatment of human and animal wastes have resulted in serious environmental and social problems around the world problems which require us to look for solutions elsewhere than established physical and chemical technologies. Often the answer lies in hybrid applications in which microbial methods are combined with physical and chemical ones. When we remember that these highly effective microorganisms cultured for a variety of applications are but a tiny fraction of those to be found in the world around us we realize the vastness of the untapped and beneficial potential of microorganisms.
Title: Microbe Mediated Remediation Of Environmental Contaminants
Brand: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Barcode: 9780128211991
Pages: 474 Pages
Publication Date: 10/15/2020
Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
Category: Agronomy & Crop Production