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This contributed volume deals with the various aspects of
freshwater microbiology including diverse habitats, associated
microorganisms, their ecological interactions, and industrial
applications. Freshwater ecosystems are dynamic natural resources,
providing sources of potable water, food, animal habitats, and
recreation. Perspectives of microbial dynamics in freshwater
bodies, covered in this title, provide a comprehensive and
systematic analysis of microbial ecology in these ecosystems. These
microbes are at the hub of biogeochemical cycles (carbon, nitrogen,
phosphorus, potassium, and other elements). Moreover, they are an
integral part of the aquatic food web and control the quality of
freshwater bodies. Chapters in this title also discuss the issue of
pollution in freshwater bodies and put forward available strategies
for eco-friendly solutions. The book is a perfect documentation of
primary and secondary data-based information on the latest research
findings, case studies, experiences, and innovations in the field
of freshwater microbiology. The book is of great use to students,
researchers, and professionals studying aquatic sciences.
This book delves into microbial production and its implications for
various industries and presents the latest advancements in the
field of bioactive compound production by microorganisms. Divided
into 16 chapters, the book covers a wide range of topics, starting
with the emerging trends in microbial production techniques,
followed by the potential of fungi and algae in producing bioactive
compounds, and the applications of bioactive compounds in medicine,
agriculture, and industry. Contributions from expert scientists
emphasize the significance of metabolic engineering and modern
analytical techniques for the extraction, purification, and
structural characterization of microbial bioactive compounds. The
authors also present alternative technologies and methodologies for
the recovery and extraction of these compounds from microbial
sources and highlight the health-promoting benefits of natural
plant-derived bioactive compounds. Particular attention is given to
nanocarriers and their potential for managing the delivery of
bioactive compounds in therapeutic applications. The importance of
actinomycetes and their bioactive potential in the agricultural
sector is also discussed. In this book, readers will also find out
about the importance of microbial community dynamics in Antarctica,
their ecological potential, and their industrial application. The
last chapter of the book offers an industrial perspective of
microbial pigments and their applications. This book is a valuable
resource for researchers, academics, and industry professionals
seeking to understand and harness the potential of microbial
bioactive compounds for sustainable development, industrial
applications, and improved human well-being.
Phyto-pathogens are one of the dominating components which badly
affect crop production. In light of the global food demand,
sustainable agricultural plans utilizing agrochemicals became
necessary. The role of beneficial microbes in the defense priming
of host plants has been well documented. This book details new
aspects of microbial-assisted plant protection and their role in
agricultural production, economy, and environmental sustainability.
Trends of Applied Microbiology for a Sustainable Economy discusses
the role of modern tools and next-generation technologies in
applied microbial research, including recent trends and innovation
in global biofertilizers. Agriculture has seen dramatic changes
since the time of its inception. Starting with the domestication of
wild plants to small-scale traditional farming and then
large-scale, chemical-intensive agriculture. It is at a crossroads
once again, putting a huge amount of pressure on available natural
resources like soil, water and biodiversity which is bound to
increase with the ever-growing human population. This book helps
readers understand the challenges associated with these demographic
changes.
This contributed volume focuses on the latest innovations in the
field of marine microbiology. Marine ecosystems are dynamic natural
resources and home to very primitive life forms. They include open
sea, deep sea, coastal marine ecosystem mudflats, seagrass meadows,
mangroves, and rocky intertidal systems. This book deals with the
various aspects of marine microbiology including diverse habitats,
associated microorganisms, their adaptations, ecological
interactions, biogeochemical cycling, and industrial applications.
It also discusses the issue of pollution in oceans and put forward
available strategies for its eco-friendly solution. In recent
years, extensive research, advanced methodologies, and
high-throughput instrumentation have resulted in voluminous data
and information that require proper compilation and worldwide
sharing. From this perspective, the book is a perfect documentation
of primary and secondary data-based information on the latest
research findings, case studies, experiences, and innovations in
the field of marine microbiology. The book is of great use to
students, researchers and professionals studying marine sciences.
This book collates the latest trends and technological advancements
in bioremediation, especially for its monitoring and assessment.
Divided into 18 chapters, the book summarizes basic concepts of
waste management and bioremediation, describes advancements of the
existing technologies, and highlights the role of modern
instrumentation and analytical methods, for environmental clean-up
and sustainability. The chapters cover topics such as the role of
microbial fuel cells in waste management, microbial biosensors for
real-time monitoring of bioremediation processes, genetically
modified microorganisms for bioremediation, application of
immobilized enzyme reactors, spectroscopic techniques, and
in-silico approaches in bioremediation monitoring and assessment.
The book will be advantageous not only to researchers and scholars
interested in bioremediation and sustainability but also to
professionals and policymakers.
Plants and the soil they grow in, are confronted with severe biotic
and abiotic stresses viz. nutrient starvation, salt stress,
drought, flooding, xenobiotic contamination, in order to sustain in
an ecosystem. They also shape the microbial composition in their
vicinity by modulating their secretions. This book discusses the
pressing demand for novel and potential microorganisms to support
an environment-friendly and cost-effective way of stress management
in the plants. The book summarizes the processes and mechanisms
involved in microbe-assisted plant and soil stress management. It
discusses the challenges and opportunities in the application of
microbial interactions in plant health. It describes in detail the
nutrient dynamics of different soil systems. It includes important
topics like agriculturally important genes and enzymes, rhizosphere
modeling & engineering, genetically engineered bio-inoculants
etc. It also talks about the application of next-generation
technologies, omics and nano-based technologies. In the recent
years, more than 50% of agricultural production relies on chemical
fertilizers, leading to serious health issues and environmental
concerns. This book provides natural solutions to these
environmental concerns. This book is useful for researchers and
students in the field of microbiology, agriculture, soil biology
and plant sciences.
This book collates the latest trends and technological advancements
in bioremediation, especially for its monitoring and assessment.
Divided into 18 chapters, the book summarizes basic concepts of
waste management and bioremediation, describes advancements of the
existing technologies, and highlights the role of modern
instrumentation and analytical methods, for environmental clean-up
and sustainability. The chapters cover topics such as the role of
microbial fuel cells in waste management, microbial biosensors for
real-time monitoring of bioremediation processes, genetically
modified microorganisms for bioremediation, application of
immobilized enzyme reactors, spectroscopic techniques, and
in-silico approaches in bioremediation monitoring and assessment.
The book will be advantageous not only to researchers and scholars
interested in bioremediation and sustainability but also to
professionals and policymakers.
This book, besides discussing challenges and opportunities, will
reveal the microbe-metal interactions and strategies for e-waste
remediation in different ecosystems. It will unveil the recent
biotechnological advancement and microbiological approach to
sustainable biorecycling of e-waste such as bioleaching for heavy
metal extraction, valorization of precious metal, biodegradation of
e-plastic, the role of the diverse microbial community in e-waste
remediation, genetically engineered microbes for e-waste
management, the importance of microbial exopolysaccharides in metal
biosorption, next-generation technologies, omics-based technologies
etc. It also holds the promise to discuss the conservation,
utilization and cataloging indigenous microbes in e-waste-polluted
niches and promising hybrid technology for sustainable e-waste
management. Revolution in the area of information technology and
communication is constantly evolving due to scientific research and
development. Concurrently, the production of new electrical and
electronic equipment also thus uplifting in this era of revolution.
These technological advancements certainly have problematic
consequences which is the rise of huge amounts of electronic
obsoletes or electronic waste (e-waste). Improper management of
both hazardous and nonhazardous substances of e-waste led to a
major concern in our digital society and environment. Therefore, a
sustainable approach including microbial candidates to tackle
e-waste is the need of the hour. Nevertheless, the continuous
demand for new-generation gadgets and electronics set this
high-tech evolution to a new frontier in the last few years. With
this continuing trend of technological development, e-waste is
expanding exponentially worldwide. In the year of 2019, the
worldwide generation of e-waste was approximately 53.6 Mt, of which
only about 17.4% of e-waste was collected and recycled, and the
other 82.6% was not even documented. E-waste contains various
heterogeneous waste complexes such as metals (60%), blends of many
polymers (30%) and halogenated compounds, radioactive elements and
other pollutants (10%), respectively. The sustainable, efficient,
and economic management of e-waste is thus, a challenging task
today and in the coming decades. Conventional techniques such as
the use of chemicals, incineration and informal ways of e-waste
dismantling trigger serious health risks and contamination to the
human population and environment, respectively due to the
liberation of toxic and hazardous substances from the waste. In
this context, bio-candidates especially microorganisms could be
sharp-edged biological recycling tools to manage e-waste
sustainably. As microbes are omnipresent and diverse in their
physiology and functional aspects, they offer a wide range of
bioremediation.
Extremophiles have unique physiological properties, thus considered
to be ideal candidates for industrial development. This book
present concepts on cold-adapted microorganisms, centered on four
different aspects - (i) diversity of cold adapted microbes (ii)
their ecology, physiology and metabolism (iii) omics research in
the field and (iv) their potential applications. This volume
collates the recent developments and innovations with respect to
these microorganisms. This book is meant for researchers,
biochemists, industries, and government agencies interested in cold
active microbes and their products. Also, would be of interest to
NGOs and progressive farmers which are working for higher altitude
ecosystems throughout the globe.
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