Biomanagement of Metal-Contaminated Soils (Hardcover, 2011 Ed.)

Heavy-metal contamination is one of the world's major environmental problems, posing significant risks to agro-ecosystems. However, conventional technologies for metal-contaminated soil remediation have often been expensive and disruptive. This book provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art coverage of the natural, sustainable alternatives that use a wide range of biological materials in the removal/detoxification of heavy metals, consequently leading to the improvement of crops in these soils. Novel, environmentally friendly and inexpensive solutions are presented based on a sound understanding of metal contamination and the roles of plants and microbes in the management of these toxic soils. Written by more than forty worldwide experts drawing on their wealth of experience in this field, the book provides not only the necessary scientific background but also addresses the challenging questions that require special attention in order to better understand metal toxicity in soils and its management through bioremediation. This book will be of interest to a wide range of students/researchers/practitioners specializing in the areas of environmental microbiology, soil pollution, sustainable development, crop science, soil biology, and related disciplines. It will be especially useful to anyone engaged in identifying metal-contamination problems and trying to solve them through the application of natural and inexpensive biological materials.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Environmental Pollution, 20
Release date:	August 2011
First published:	2011
Editors:	Mohammad Saghir Khan • Almas Zaidi • Reeta Goel • Javed Musarrat
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	518
Edition:	2011 Ed.
ISBN-13:	978-9400719132
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > Pollution control Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Soil science, sedimentology Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General Promotions
LSN:	9400719132
Barcode:	9789400719132

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