Biotechnology is the umbrella term that covers various techniques to restore ecological balance. It stands on the under-standing of molecular basis of cell functions and our ability to alter cell functions to produce product required by the society. It also helps to degrade the wastes. The book has been divided in seventeen chapters. First chapter deals with an introduction to environmental biotechnology, followed by cleaner technologies, biotechnology for pollution abatement, Bioremediation, Phytoremediation, Biomineralisation, Bioaccumulation, Biomagnification, Bionsecticides, Bt insecticides, Neem insecticides, Biomonitoring, Spiderwort strategy, Biofertilizers, Compost, Vermicompost, and Green manure. The bulk of the book is formed by Chapter 4-8. It is very useful book, well written in concise, illustrative and innovative style making it easy for an average reader to be able to understand and enjoy it.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S.K. Agarwal
Dr. S.K. Agarwal combines many years of experience of and outstanding teacher, researcher, administrator and a policy maker. He is well known botanist and was the Head, Postgraduate Department of Botany, Government College, Kota from 1984 to 1998. He than took over as Vice-Principal, Government J.D.B.Girls P.G. College, Kota, a post which he held up to December 1, 2000. Dr. Agarwal has been interested in Environment and Resource Management. He has also provided leadership in a wide range of environmental areas. He has been nominated as a Member of Rajasthan State Environmental Planning and Coordination Board and in his capacity he is Environmental advisor to the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. He is Chairman, international society for Environmental Journals for publications of basic and applied research aspect of environmental science for 1979 till date. He is author of scores of research papers published in various National and International Journals. He is author of several books on various aspects of environmental science. He is principal investigator of Department of Science and Technology., government of India sponsored research projects for upliftment of Poor SC People.
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