Environmental Biotechnology

ISBN-13: 9781578085828 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 636 str.

M. H. Fulekar;¬Abar;¬Abar

Opis

This book provides information essential to students taking courses in biotechnology as part of environmental sciences, environmental management, or environmental biology programs. It is also suitable for those studying water, waste management, and pollution abatement. Topics include biodiversity, renewable energy, bioremediation technology, recombinant DNA technology, genetic engineering, solid waste management, composting, vermicomposting, biofertilizer, chemical pesticides, biological control of pests, and genetically modified organisms. The book also discusses bioethics and risk assessment, intellectual property rights, environmental cleanup technologies, and environmental nanotechnology.

Spis treści

Environmental Biotechnology: A Foresight. Biodiversity. Renewable Energy. Bioremediation Technology. Phytoremediation. Recombinant DNA Technology & Applications. Genetic Engineering for Remediation of Pollution. Biotechnology-Pollution Abatement. Solid Waste Management. Composting.  Vermicomposting. Biofertilizer. Chemical Pesticides. Biological Control of Pests. Biopesticides. Integrated Pest Management. Genetically Modified Organisms in the Environment. Biosafety. Bioethics and Risk Assessment. Intellectual Property Rights. Bioonformatics: Environmental Cleanup technologies. Environmental Nanotechnology.

O autorze

M.H. Fulekar, Department of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai, India