Bioremediation of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems by Milton Fingerman

By Milton Fingerman

Bioremediation, using microorganisms to degrade, sequester, or eliminate environmental contaminants, is an pressing desire of our planet for cover and recovery from poisonous contaminants. This booklet not just presents innovative information regarding bioremediation of aquatic and terrestrial habitats, but in addition highlights the gaps in our wisdom of the topic. one of the subject matters coated during this quantity are those who care for petroleum spill bioremediation, bioremediation of heavy metals, and using genetically engineered microorganisms in bioremediation.

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