Microbes as Agents of Change for Sustainable Development explores the pivotal role of microbes and microbiomes in restoring degraded ecosystems and advancing sustainable practices. This comprehensive resource bridges cutting-edge research and practical solutions, emphasizing microbial applications in ecosystem restoration, renewable energy, waste management, agriculture, and climate change mitigation.
The book, which spans 22 chapters, provides insights into topics like nutrient cycling, bioremediation, biofertilizers, and microbial genomics. It also highlights innovative approaches, such as microbial fuel cells, pollution monitoring with biosensors, and the role of microbes in GHG emission mitigation.
The book, which spans 22 chapters, provides insights into topics like nutrient cycling, bioremediation, biofertilizers, and microbial genomics. It also highlights innovative approaches, such as microbial fuel cells, pollution monitoring with biosensors, and the role of microbes in GHG emission mitigation.
Key Features:
- Explores the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and the socio-economic benefits of microbes.
- Discusses microbial roles in polluted ecosystem restoration and renewable energy production.
- Highlights microbes' contribution to sustainable agriculture, waste management, and climate action.
Readership:
Ideal for researchers, students, environmentalists, and professionals in sustainability and ecosystem restoration.Authors
- Shiv Prasad
- Govindaraj Kamalam Dinesh
- Murugaiyan Sinduja
- Sathya Velusamy
