Phytoremediation and Biofortification

Two Sides of One Coin

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science
Cover of the book Phytoremediation and Biofortification by , Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9789400714397
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: July 25, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9789400714397
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: July 25, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Phytoremediation consists of using plants and their associated microbes for environmental cleanup. Over the past 10 years, this treatment has gained recognition as a cost-effective, non-invasive, alternative or complimentary technology to engineering-based remediation methods. Biofortification, on the other hand, is an agricultural process that increases the uptake and accumulation of mineral nutrients in agricultural products through plant breeding, genetic engineering, or manipulation of agricultural practices.

This book shows how, despite having different goals, both phytoremediation and biofortification technologies can be closely connected as they are both based on the phytoextraction process that involves plant uptake, accumulation, and transformation of nutrient elements from soil. More specifically, this brief offers a comprehensive introduction to Phytoremediation and Biofortification of selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), cadium (Cd) and copper (Cu), and illustrates the emerging integration of these two bio-technologies.

Phytoremediation and Biofortification: Two Sides of One Coin is a valuable resource to students, technicians, and academics who are interested in the treatment of environmental problems (bioremediation) through the use of plants, and in the field of biofortification.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Phytoremediation consists of using plants and their associated microbes for environmental cleanup. Over the past 10 years, this treatment has gained recognition as a cost-effective, non-invasive, alternative or complimentary technology to engineering-based remediation methods. Biofortification, on the other hand, is an agricultural process that increases the uptake and accumulation of mineral nutrients in agricultural products through plant breeding, genetic engineering, or manipulation of agricultural practices.

This book shows how, despite having different goals, both phytoremediation and biofortification technologies can be closely connected as they are both based on the phytoextraction process that involves plant uptake, accumulation, and transformation of nutrient elements from soil. More specifically, this brief offers a comprehensive introduction to Phytoremediation and Biofortification of selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), cadium (Cd) and copper (Cu), and illustrates the emerging integration of these two bio-technologies.

Phytoremediation and Biofortification: Two Sides of One Coin is a valuable resource to students, technicians, and academics who are interested in the treatment of environmental problems (bioremediation) through the use of plants, and in the field of biofortification.

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book Patrick Suppes by
Cover of the book Colour Atlas of Wounds and Wounding by
Cover of the book To Work at the Foundations by
Cover of the book Interpretations and Causes by
Cover of the book Schooling for Sustainable Development in South America by
Cover of the book Mathematics Education as a Research Domain: A Search for Identity by
Cover of the book Laboratory animals in vaccine production and control by
Cover of the book Computational Chemistry by
Cover of the book Fundamentals of Legal Argumentation by
Cover of the book The Treatment of Renal Failure by
Cover of the book The Comical by
Cover of the book Practical Aspects of Urinary Incontinence by
Cover of the book Machine Learning in Medicine by
Cover of the book Antibiotic Associated Diarrhoea and Colitis by
Cover of the book Conflict of International Obligations and State Interests by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy