Nitrogen Cycle: Ecology, Biotechnological Applications and Environmental Impacts

ISBN-13: 9780367260378 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 286 str.

Jesus Gonzales-Lopez; Alejandro Gonzalez-Martinez

Opis

Anthropogenic activity has clearly altered the N cycle contributing (among other factors) to climate change. This book aims to provide new biotechnological approach representing innovative strategies to solve specific problems related to the imbalance originating in the N cycle.

Spis treści

The Nitrogen Cycle: An Overview. The Nitrogen Fixation Dream: The Challenges and the Future. Nitrogen Cycle in Agriculture: Biotic and Abiotic Factors Regulating Nitrogen Losses. Nitrification and Denitrification Processes: Environmental Impacts. The Contribution of Fungi and Their Lifestyle in the Nitrogen Cycle. Biotechnological Applications of Bioeffectors Derived From the Plant Microbiome to Improve Plant’s Physiological Response for a Better Adaptation to Biotic and Abiotic Stress: Fundamentals and Case Studies. Anammox Process: Biotechnological Impact. Nitrogen Cycle in Wastewater Treatment Plants. Nitrogenized and Chlorinated Compounds Pollutants From Industrial Wastewater: Their Environmental Impacts and Bioremediation Strategies. Simultaneous Nitrification and Denitrification Processes in Granular Sludge Technology. Anaerobic Removal of Nitrogen: Nitrate-Dependent Methane Oxidation and Bioelectrochemical Processes. Influence of Cover Crops on Nitrogen Cycling and the Soil Microbial Community.