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Environmental biotechnology. Vol. 3
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This volume is a collection of informative chapters on various subjects. It provides information on the effects of pesticides on avian fauna, the impact of microbial ecosystems to solve environment...
This volume is a collection of informative chapters on various subjects. It provides information on the effects of pesticides on avian fauna, the impact of microbial ecosystems to solve environmental problems, a detailed review on issues in membrane distillations process, microbial sensor for detection of pollutants, microbial biosurfactants, biotechnological applications of immobilised microalgae as well as a review on Biochar production. Most importantly, this book contains a critical review on microbial degradation of plastic wastes and highlights the Biodegradation and Bioremediation of Herbicides.
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- Creator
- K. M. Gothandam, Shivendu Ranjan, Nandita Dasgupta, Eric Lichtfouse, editors
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- Cham : Springer, 2021
- Physical Details
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- 1 online resource (258 pages)
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- ISBNs
- 9783030489731, 3030489736, 9783030489724, 9783030489724
- OCLC
- on1202475642
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes index.
- References -- Chapter 4: Genetically Modified Microbial Biosensor for Detection of Pollutants in Water Samples -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.1.1 Pollutants: Introduction and Threats -- 4.2 Methods for Quantification/Identification of Pollutants in Environment -- 4.3 Biosensor -- 4.3.1 Definition of Biosensor -- 4.3.2 Types of Biosensor -- 4.4 Bacterial Biosensor -- 4.5 Genetically Modified Biosensor -- 4.5.1 Genetically Modified Bacterial Biosensor for Persistent Organic Pollutants -- 4.5.2 Genetically Modified Bacterial Biosensor for Polychlorinated Biphenyls -- 4.5.3 Genetically Modified Bacterial Biosensor in Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
- Intro -- Preface -- Think Circular -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- Chapter 1: Microbial Degradation of Plastics and Its Biotechnological Advancement -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Plastic Properties and Its Types -- 1.3 Plastic Waste Threats to Well-being -- 1.4 Biodegradation and Natural Cycling of Plastic Waste -- 1.5 Mechanism of Plastic Biodegradation -- 1.6 Standards of Biodegradation Testing Methods -- 1.7 Biodegradable Polymers -- 1.8 Recent Drifts in Microbial Degradation Research -- 1.9 Conclusion -- References
- Chapter 2: Biodegradation and Bioremediation of S-Triazine Herbicides -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 S-Triazine Herbicides -- 2.1.2 Atrazine -- 2.2 Biodegradation -- 2.2.1 Biodegradation of S-Triazine Herbicides by Bacteria -- Degradation Pathway -- S-Triazine-Degrading Proteins -- S-Triazine-Degrading Genes -- Recombinants and Formulations -- 2.2.2 Biodegradation of S-Triazine Herbicides by Fungus -- 2.2.3 Biodegradation of S-Triazine Herbicides by Plants -- 2.2.4 Abiotic Degradation of S-Triazine Herbicides -- 2.3 Bioremediation -- 2.3.1 Phytoremediation
- 2.3.2 Biostimulation and Bioaugmentation -- 2.3.3 Enzymatic Bioremediation -- 2.3.4 Factors Affecting Atrazine Biodegradation -- 2.4 Nanotechnology in Removal of S-Triazine Pesticides -- 2.5 Isolation of S-Triazine-Degrading Microorganisms -- 2.6 Analysis of S-Triazine Herbicide Degradation -- 2.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Toxic Effects of Pesticides on Avian Fauna -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Likelihood of Exposure -- 3.2.1 Cultivation Practices May Influence Likelihood of Exposure -- 3.2.2 Types of Pest That Increase Risks of Pesticide Intoxication to Birds
- 3.2.3 Crop Species Raising the Possibilities of Exposure -- 3.2.4 Formulation of Pesticides Increasing the Risk of Exposure -- Particulate Forms -- Seeds Coated with Insecticide -- Liquid Formulations and Flowable Pesticide -- 3.3 Lethal Effect of Organophosphate/Carbamate Exposure on Birds -- 3.4 Sublethal Effect of Organophosphate/Carbamate Exposure on Birds -- 3.4.1 Biochemical Biomarkers for Anticholinesterase Contaminants -- 3.4.2 Neurotoxic Effect -- 3.4.3 Effects on Endocrine System and Reproduction -- 3.4.4 Effects on Immune System -- 3.5 Pesticides and Birds -- 3.6 Conclusion