Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field which has been considered in several National Development Programmes as one of the strategic areas, involving edge technologies and promoting new bio-industries as source of a considerable amount of new products with high impact in agriculture, the food and chemical industry and also in the health sector. Among the various subfields with biotechnology, the one dealing with environmental issues is currently one of the major demand and development. Environmental biotechnologies are increasingly being viewed as a major weapon against environmental damage. The present title "Environmental Biotechnology" deals with such information at various levels, from introductory to advanced. This volume is aimed at providing information at various levels, from introductory to advanced aspects, including general concepts of environmental policy, applications and specific case studies related to both environmental biotechnology and cleaner bioprocesses. It is also aimed at benefiting readers of different backgrounds, including engineers, consultants, scientists and decision makers working for industry, government, academia and social or private organizations.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR P R Yadav
Dr. P.R. Yadav did post-graduation from Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur in 1983 and Ph. D. from Banaras Hindu University in 1988. From 12-11-1990 to 31-08-1996 worked as a scientist at the Silkworm Seed Technology Laboratory, Central Silk Board, Bangalore, During this period visited People Republic of China and did a specialized course on Silkworm Nutrition and Physiology from Zhejiang Agricultural University, Hangzhou, China. Resigned the above post and joined as Lecturer in Department of Zoology, D.A.V. College, Muzaffarnagar conseqwuent upon selection by the U.P. Higher Education Services Commission, Allahabad. Has 20 yars research experience and published numerous research papers in journals of international repute. Editing two journals i.e., journal of Experimental Zoology India and Biochemical and Cellular Archives. Has teaching experience at both the graduate and post graduate level. He Prehistoric Animals, Vanishing Animals, Histology, Entomology.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rajiv Tyagi
Rajiv Tyagi obtained M.Sc. (Zoology) from Meerut University (presently Chaudhary Charan Singh University) Meerut with Ist division. He studies Entomology as a special paper. He is an active and talented researcher. His field of interest is Endocrinology. He was awarded Ph.D in the field of interest in Endocrinology. He was awarded Ph.D in the field of Reproductive Physiology. He had been teaching undergraduate and post-graduate students in the capacity of permanent lecturer in the Department of Zoology, M.M. College, Modi Nagar. Dr. Tyagi is a seasoned teacher, and participated in many national and international conferences. He is an active member and fellow of many societies and associations. He has edited many books.
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