Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Application

Description

Environmental biotechnology can be defined as a discipline that studies the application of biotechnology to solve environmental problems. While it encompasses the traditional processes of potable water production, wastewater purification, solid waste treatment and soil and sediment clean up, it also includes newer developments such as the use of bio-pesticides, bio-remediation of recalcitrant pollutants and bio sensors for environmental monitoring. Biotechnology is the umbrella term that covers various techniques to restore ecological balance. It stands on the understanding of molecular basis of cell functions and our ability to alter cell functions to produce products required by the society. The International Society of Environmental Biotechnology defines environmental biotechnology as “the development, use and regulation of biological systems for remediation of contaminated environments (land, air, water), and for environment-friendly processes (Green manufacturing technologies and sustainable development)” This book will be helpful to students, scholars, doctoral candidates, policy analysts, NGO practitioners, etc interested in the biotechnology studies. This publication provides unique resources for understanding the very many areas of environmental biotechnology. This book sums up the concepts of environmental biotechnology and is a valuable source of information.