Environmental Biotechnology
| By: | M. H. Fulekar |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Print ISBN: | 9781578085828 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781439846674 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2010 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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This book provides information essential to students taking courses in biotechnology as part of environmental sciences, environmental management, or environmental biology programs. It is also suitable for those studying water, waste management, and pollution abatement. Topics include biodiversity, renewable energy, bioremediation technology, recombinant DNA technology, genetic engineering, solid waste management, composting, vermicomposting, biofertilizer, chemical pesticides, biological control of pests, and genetically modified organisms. The book also discusses bioethics and risk assessment, intellectual property rights, environmental cleanup technologies, and environmental nanotechnology.