Environmental Microbiology: Advanced Research and Multidisciplinary Applications focus on the current research on microorganisms in the environment. Contributions in the volume cover several aspects of applied microbial research, basic research on microbial ecology and molecular genetics.
The reader will find a collection of topics with theoretical and practical value, allowing them to connect environmental microbiology to a variety of subjects in life sciences, ecology, and environmental science topics. Advanced topics including biogeochemical cycling, microbial biosensors, bioremediation, application of microbial biofilms in bioremediation, application of microbial surfactants, microbes for mining and metallurgical operations, valorization of waste, and biodegradation of aromatic waste, microbial communication, nutrient cycling and biotransformation are also covered.
The content is designed for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and environmental professionals, with a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of environmental microbiology as a discipline that has greatly expanded in scope and interest over the past several decades.
The reader will find a collection of topics with theoretical and practical value, allowing them to connect environmental microbiology to a variety of subjects in life sciences, ecology, and environmental science topics. Advanced topics including biogeochemical cycling, microbial biosensors, bioremediation, application of microbial biofilms in bioremediation, application of microbial surfactants, microbes for mining and metallurgical operations, valorization of waste, and biodegradation of aromatic waste, microbial communication, nutrient cycling and biotransformation are also covered.
The content is designed for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and environmental professionals, with a comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of environmental microbiology as a discipline that has greatly expanded in scope and interest over the past several decades.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- List of Contributors
- Dhriti Sharma, Savita Bhardwaj, Mamta Pujari, Renu Bhardwaj and Dhriti
- Kapoor
- Introduction
- History of Environmental Microbiology
- Biotic Interactions- the Basis of the Science of Environmental Microbiology
- Useful Activities
- Nutrient Cycling
- Chemosynthesis
- Soil Formation
- Contribution to the Evolutionary Process
- Harmful Activities
- Spoilage of Food Products
- Spoilage of Household Products
- Diseases in Plants and Animals
- Scope of Environmental Microbiology
- Some Pollutant-Specific Bioremediation Techniques
- Biofertilizers
- Wastewater Treatment
- Biofilms
- Bioenergy Production
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Hiba Alatrash, Abdel Rahman M. Tawaha, Abdel Razzaq Al-Tawaha, Samia
- Khanum, Abdur Rauf, Arun Karnwal, Abhijit Dey, Sameena Lone, Khursheed
- Hussain, Palani Saranraj, Imran, Amanullah and Shah Khalid
- Introduction
- Detoxifying Pollutants (Bioremediation)
- Role of Microbes in Biofuel Production
- Microbes’ Role in Ore Leaching (Bioleaching)
- Microbes Controlling Biogeochemical Cycles
- In Carbon Cycle (C)
- In Nitrogen Cycle (N)
- Soil Quality and Agriculture Improvement
- Improves Plant Stress Tolerance
- Abiotic Stress
- Biotic Stress
- Microbial Role in Causing Diseases
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Shiv Shanker Gautam, Navneet, Neelesh Babu and Ravindra Soni
- Introduction
- Plant Root - Microbes Communication
- Plant Root - Bacteria Communication
- Plant Root - Fungi Communication
- Plant - Microbes' Nutrient Exchange
- Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (Pgpr)
- Mycorrhizae
- Abiotic Stresses and Soil Microbiota
- Impact of Microbial Communications on Plant Health
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Understanding Microbial Activities and Interactions
- Samia Khanum, Abdel Rahman M. Tawaha, Abdel Razzaq Al-Tawaha, Hiba,
- Alatrash, Abdur Rauf, Arun Karnwal, Abhijit Dey, Nujoud Alimad, Sameena Lone,
- Khursheed Hussain, Imran, Amanullah, Shah Khalid, Palani Saranraj and Abdul
- Basit
- Introduction
- Bacterial and Fungal Co-Culture
- Bacterial-Bacterial Co-Culturing
- Fungal-Fungal Co-Culturing
- Biological Importance of Co-Culture
- Analytical Methods for Identification of Metabolites from Co-Culture
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Sustainability
- Sufiara Yousuf, Nafiaah Naqash and Rahul Singh
- Introduction
- Nutrient Cycling in Terrestrial Ecosystem
- Importance of Soil
- Carbon Cycle
- Phosphorus Cycle
- Nitrogen Cycle
- Nitrogen Fixation
- Nitrification
- Ammonification
- Denitrification
- Oxygen Cycle
- Sulfur Cycle
- Nutrient Cycling in Higher Altitudes
- Nutrient Cycling in Aquatic Ecosystems
- Carbon Cycle
- Nitrogen Cycle
- Phosphorus Cycle
- Factors That Imbalance Nutrient Cycle
- Deforestation
- Soil Erosion
- Fossil Fuel Burning
- Use of Synthetic Fertilizers
- Automobile Emissions
- Organic Matter
- Importance of Nutrient Cycling in Plants and Humans
- Effect of the Paucity of Nutrient Cycling in Plants and Humans
- Nutrient Deficiency in Humans
- Nutrient Alterations
- Nutrient Management
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Ritu Bala, Manpreet Kaur Somal, Mukesh Kumar, Arun Karnwal and Rohan Samir
- Kumar Sachan
- Introduction
- Environment and Pollution
- Biosensors and Their Types Used in Different Environments
- Microbial Biosensor Types Used in a Different Environment
- Microbial Biosensors Based on Electrochemical Approach
- Microbial Fuel Cell Type Biosensors
- Optical Microbial Biosensors
- Monitoring Organic Compounds
- Monitoring Pathogen
- Monitoring Inorganic Compounds
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Biotransformation
- Sameena Lone, Khursheed Hussain and Abdel Rahman Al-Tawaha
- Introduction
- Microbial Biodegradation
- Types of Biodegradation
- Aerobic Biodegradation
- Anaerobic Biodegradation
- Role of Microbes in Biodegradation
- Microbial Bioremediation
- Types of Bioremediation
- Role of Microbes in Bioremediation
- Microbial Biotransformation
- Various Processes of Biotransformation
- Oxidation
- Reductions
- Hydrolysis
- (Iv). Condensation
- Isomerization
- Mixed Reactions
- Role of Microbes in Biotransformation
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Riham Fouzi Zahalan, Muhammad Manhal Awad Al-Zoubi and Abdel Rahman
- Mohammad Said Al Tawaha
- Introduction
- Principles and Importance of Bioremediation
- Types of Bioremediation
- Ex-Situ Bioremediation Techniques
- In-Situ Bioremediation Techniques
- Factors That Affect the Bioremediation Effectiveness
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Pratibha Vyas, Amrita Kumari Rana and Kunwarpreet Kaur
- Introduction
- Major Pollutants
- Bioremediation
- Biofilms
- Role of Biofilms in Bioremediation
- Organic Pollutants
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Pahs)
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Pcbs) and Dioxins
- Chlorinated Ethenes
- Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products (Ppcps)
- Inorganic Pollutants
- Heavy Metals
- Characterization and Identification of Microorganisms in Biofilms
- Limitations
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Application
- Muhammad Afzaal, Farhan Saeed, Aftab Ahmad, Muhammad Saeed, Ifrah Usman
- And Muhammad Nouman
- Introduction
- Sources of Food Wastes
- Cereal and Pulses
- Vegetable and Fruits
- Dairy
- Meat and Poultry Industry
- Agro-Industrial Waste
- Valorization and Agro-Waste Products
- Valorization Technologies
- Thermo-Chemical Treatment
- Useful Biological Transformation of Fruit Waste
- Pretreatment
- Solid-State Fermentation (Ssf)
- Different Valuable Products Obtained from the Biological Valorization of Fruit Waste
- Food Colourants
- Natural Flavours and Fragrances
- Organic Acids
- Polysaccharides
- Edible Oil
- Enzymes
- Baker's Yeast
- Useful Biological Transformation of Vegetable Waste
- Flavours and Fragrances
- Organic Acids
- Enzymes
- Biofuels
- Polysaccharides
- Single-Cell Proteins (Scps)
- Useful Biological Transformation of Cereal Crops Waste
- Cereals and Their By-Products
- Production of Enzymes at An Industrial Scale
- Alpha-Amylase
- Amyloglucosidase
- Cellulase
- Xylanase
- Inulinase
- Beta-Glucanase
- Invertase
- Bioconversion Process of Food Waste for the Production of Value-Added Products (Table 1) 198
- Organic Acids
- Flavouring Agent (Vanillin)
- Nutraceuticals
- Antibiotics
- Useful Biological Transformation of Legume Crops
- Useful Products Generation by the Valorization of Legume By-Products
Contributors
- Arun Karnwal
- Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al-Tawaha
