Chandra R, Dubey NK, Kumar V: Phytoremediation of environmental pollutants

Excerpt

This book, Phytoremediation of Environmental Pollutants is a very timely and topical contribution in the current scenario of increasing “environmental contamination” and “remediation” to ensure the safest and healthiest environment for living beings. It provides comprehensive information on the principals and practical knowledge of phytoremediation of organic and inorganic pollutants for environmental safety and public health protection. The book describes the physiological, biochemical, microbiological, and molecular aspects of phytoremediation, including the use of genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics, and metabolomics for the development of next-generation phytoremediation phytotechnologies to combat the forthcoming environmental challenges. The book contains 19 chapters focused on the diverse aspects of phytoremediation and is accessible through the internet to readers. In this book, leading experts from different universities, research laboratories, and academic institutions contributed many relevant topics to fill the gaps in our understanding of phytoremediation. In general, the book is excellent and all the chapters are meticulously prepared with fabulous figures and tables to make the information easier to understand and supported with an extensive list of references and URLs for readers interested to learn further details about the subject matter. …