Environmental Biotechnology

By Alan Scragg

Continued advances in biotechnology have driven forward the harnessing of micro-organisms and plants to help protect our fragile environment from the impact of human activity in increasingly targeted yet diverse ways. Environmental Biotechnology provides a broad overview of the subject, focusing on how biotechnological techniques are applied to solve environmental problems, rather than giving detailed explanations of the techniques themselves. key aspects of microbiology upon which the field is based, the book goes on to explore the diverse way in which biotechnology is applied to tackle environmental problems and issues, from monitoring of the environment and treatment of waste, to the removal of pollutants and extraction of oil and minerals. The book closes with a discussion of the ways in which future advances in biotechnology are likely to be harnessed and powerful ways. genetic manipulation, and emerging genomic and proteomic technologies, Environmental Biotechnology is the perfect resource for any student needing to develop a sound understanding of biotechnology, and the diverse ways it can be applied to address important environmental issues. preparation these additional resources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199268673
• ISBN13: 9780199268672
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.7" x 9.5"