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© Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017
S. Sugathan et al. (eds.), Bioresources and Bioprocess in Biotechnology,
DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-4284-3_3
I.C. Nair (*)
Department of Biotechnology, SASSNDP Yogam College,
Konni, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
e-mail: inducnair73@gmail.com
K. Jayachandran
School of Biosciences, M.G. University, P.D Hills, Kottayam 686560, Kerala, India
e-mail: jayansbs@gmail.com
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Enzymes for Bioremediation
and Biocontrol
Indu C. Nair and K. Jayachandran
Abstract
Forging of past, present and future technologies is the most required strategy in
exploiting the functional diversity and specificity of enzymes. Production process and field application studies of enzymes are on the brink of becoming a
reality everywhere. Considering green chemistry as the forerunner in all environmental management strategies, application of enzymes in bioremediation and
biocontrol is an essential event for a sustainable environment. Bioremediation
leads to the complete elimination of polluting molecules and biocontrol is
required for the biological eradication of pathogenic insects and pests. The wide
diversity, high specificity, high productivity and the need of ambient conditions
make the enzymes the unique candidate for exploring the possibility of protecting and preserving nature. Bioremediation processes and biocontrol measures,
irrespective of the type of organism, condition and methods adopted, hold
enzyme action as the most active rate-controlling mechanism. The type of
enzyme, source and mode of action in bioremediation and biocontrol need extensive analysis for exploiting these green processes for a better future.
Keywords
Enzymes • Diversity • Bioremediation • Biocontrol
© Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017
S. Sugathan et al. (eds.), Bioresources and Bioprocess in Biotechnology,
DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-4284-3_3
I.C. Nair (*)
Department of Biotechnology, SASSNDP Yogam College,
Konni, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
e-mail: inducnair73@gmail.com
K. Jayachandran
School of Biosciences, M.G. University, P.D Hills, Kottayam 686560, Kerala, India
e-mail: jayansbs@gmail.com
3
Enzymes for Bioremediation
and Biocontrol
Indu C. Nair and K. Jayachandran
Abstract
Forging of past, present and future technologies is the most required strategy in
exploiting the functional diversity and specificity of enzymes. Production process and field application studies of enzymes are on the brink of becoming a
reality everywhere. Considering green chemistry as the forerunner in all environmental management strategies, application of enzymes in bioremediation and
biocontrol is an essential event for a sustainable environment. Bioremediation
leads to the complete elimination of polluting molecules and biocontrol is
required for the biological eradication of pathogenic insects and pests. The wide
diversity, high specificity, high productivity and the need of ambient conditions
make the enzymes the unique candidate for exploring the possibility of protecting and preserving nature. Bioremediation processes and biocontrol measures,
irrespective of the type of organism, condition and methods adopted, hold
enzyme action as the most active rate-controlling mechanism. The type of
enzyme, source and mode of action in bioremediation and biocontrol need extensive analysis for exploiting these green processes for a better future.
Keywords
Enzymes • Diversity • Bioremediation • Biocontrol