Preface
Due to rise in global population, agriculture and industrialization increase at an
astonishing rate which creates accumulation of pollutants in the environment. Excess
loading of pollutants leads to scarcity of clean water and air as well as disturbances
of soil, thus limiting agricultural productivity and thereby challenging food security.
The key environmental pollutants include agrochemicals, hydrocarbons, heavy
metals, dyes, greenhouse gases, and e-waste causing deterioration of environmental
health. Microorganisms are wonderful gift of the nature and efficiently explored as
the Solution to Pollution. Microorganisms have diverse metabolic activities enabling
them to break down a wide range of organic pollutants and absorb inorganic substances, which in turn clean up the environment. Eco-restoration of polluted environment by microorganisms includes a variety of approaches such as biostimulation,
bioaugmentation, biofilm formation, application of genetically modified microorganisms, and advanced molecular techniques for real-time monitoring of
microorganism-mediated bioremediation. Microorganisms can convert the pollutants into nonhazardous and environmentally safe end products and restore the
environment to its original state in an eco-friendly manner.
The book entitled Microbial Rejuvenation of Polluted Environment Volume 1 has
a major focus on environmental remediation by exploiting microorganisms for
sustainable eco-restoration of polluted environment. Microorganisms are tiny invisible entities which can utilize almost everything. The book focuses on the role of
different types of microorganisms including bacteria, algae, fungi, and even archea
for mitigation of environmental stress along with a detailed discussion on the
mechanisms of action. It also contains reviews and original research of reputed
scientists to highlight the latest developments in microbiological research, to cope up
with the problem of environmental pollution along with remediation strategies
practiced at various stages for improvement of ecological health. This book will be
a valuable resource for scientists working to develop mitigation strategies for
environmental remediation, will serve as an inspiration and ready reckoner for
students who want to pursue studies pertaining to bioremediation of the environment
making them ready for future challenges, and also will serve as a single-source
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Due to rise in global population, agriculture and industrialization increase at an
astonishing rate which creates accumulation of pollutants in the environment. Excess
loading of pollutants leads to scarcity of clean water and air as well as disturbances
of soil, thus limiting agricultural productivity and thereby challenging food security.
The key environmental pollutants include agrochemicals, hydrocarbons, heavy
metals, dyes, greenhouse gases, and e-waste causing deterioration of environmental
health. Microorganisms are wonderful gift of the nature and efficiently explored as
the Solution to Pollution. Microorganisms have diverse metabolic activities enabling
them to break down a wide range of organic pollutants and absorb inorganic substances, which in turn clean up the environment. Eco-restoration of polluted environment by microorganisms includes a variety of approaches such as biostimulation,
bioaugmentation, biofilm formation, application of genetically modified microorganisms, and advanced molecular techniques for real-time monitoring of
microorganism-mediated bioremediation. Microorganisms can convert the pollutants into nonhazardous and environmentally safe end products and restore the
environment to its original state in an eco-friendly manner.
The book entitled Microbial Rejuvenation of Polluted Environment Volume 1 has
a major focus on environmental remediation by exploiting microorganisms for
sustainable eco-restoration of polluted environment. Microorganisms are tiny invisible entities which can utilize almost everything. The book focuses on the role of
different types of microorganisms including bacteria, algae, fungi, and even archea
for mitigation of environmental stress along with a detailed discussion on the
mechanisms of action. It also contains reviews and original research of reputed
scientists to highlight the latest developments in microbiological research, to cope up
with the problem of environmental pollution along with remediation strategies
practiced at various stages for improvement of ecological health. This book will be
a valuable resource for scientists working to develop mitigation strategies for
environmental remediation, will serve as an inspiration and ready reckoner for
students who want to pursue studies pertaining to bioremediation of the environment
making them ready for future challenges, and also will serve as a single-source
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