Editors: Shiv Prasad, Govindaraj Kamalam Dinesh, Murugaiyan Sinduja, Sathya Velusamy, Ramesh Poornima, Sangilidurai Karthika

The Role of Microbes and Microbiomes in Ecosystem Restoration

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ISBN: 978-981-5256-60-4 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5256-59-8 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2024
DOI: 10.2174/97898152565981240101

Introduction

The Role of Microbes and Microbiomes in Ecosystem Restoration provides an in-depth exploration of how microbes and microbiomes can drive sustainable environmental recovery. It covers key topics from microbial roles in pollution remediation, biofertilizer production, and waste management to advanced microbial techniques for ecosystem resilience. Key chapters discuss microbial-assisted bioremediation, agriculture support through biofertilizers, waste treatment systems, and the restoration of polluted soils. With a special focus on the latest advances, including microbial genomics and metagenomics, the book highlights practical applications for mitigating climate impacts and promoting a greener future.

Key Features:

  • - Explains microbial and microbiome roles in restoring ecosystems.
  • - Covers practical applications for agriculture, waste management, and pollution control.
  • - Introduces advanced microbial techniques in environmental management.
  • - Provides insights into sustainable practices for reducing greenhouse gases and improving soil health.

Readership

Ideal for academics, researchers, and professionals in environmental sciences, this book is a vital resource for understanding ecosystem restoration.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Shiv Prasad
Division of Environment Science
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi-110012
India


Govindaraj Kamalam Dinesh
Division of Environment Science
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi-110012
India


Murugaiyan Sinduja
National Agro Foundation
Taramani
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
India


Sathya Velusamy
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
India


Ramesh Poornima
Department of Environmental Sciences
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore
India


Sangilidurai Karthika
Department of Environmental Sciences
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore
India




Contributor(s):
Anushka Satpathy
Department of Bioengineering & Biotechnology
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Ranchi-835215, Jharkhand
India


B. Balaji
ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology
LBS Centre, Pusa Campus
New Delhi
India
/
Post Graduate School
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Pusa, New Delhi-110012
India


Christobel R. Gloria Jemmi
V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women
Virudhunagar
Tamil Nadu
India


C. Avinash
Division of Environment Science
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
New Delhi
India


Divya Pooja
Division of Environment Science
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
New Delhi
India


G. Ramanathan
Sri Paramakalyani College
Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli
Tamil Nadu
India


Govindaraj Kamalam Dinesh
Division of Environment Science
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
New Delhi
India
/
Division of Environment Sciences, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, SRM College of Agricultural Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Baburayanpettai - 603201, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
India
/
INTI International University
Persiaran Perdana BBN, Putra Nilai
Negeri Sembilan
Malaysia


Konderu Niteesh Varma
Division of Microbiology
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi
India


Koel Mukherjee
Department of Bioengineering & Biotechnology
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Ranchi-835215, Jharkhand
India


K. Boomiraj
Department of Environmental Sciences
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641003
India


M. Prasanthrajan
Centre for Agricultural Nanotechnology
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641003
India


Murugaiyan Sinduja
National Agro Foundation
Taramani, Chennai
Tamil Nadu
India


M. Vijayalakshmi
V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women
Virudhunagar
Tamil Nadu
India


M. Shankar
Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi
India


Nikul B. Chavada
Om College of Science
Bheshan Highway, Junagadh- 362001
Gujarat
India


Pooja Mehta
SVKM`s Mithibai College of Arts
Chauhan Institute of Science & Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics Vile Parle (W)
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056
India


Rohit Das
Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences
Sikkim University, Gangtok - 737102
Sikkim
India


Ramesh Poornima
Department of Environmental Sciences
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore
India


R. Vinothini
MIT College of Agricultural and Technology
Musiri
Tamil Nadu
India


R.V. Akil Prasath
Department of Environmental Science and Management
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalliā€“620024
India


R. Raveena
Department of Environmental Sciences
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641003
India


R. Shivakumar
Department of Biotechnology
Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore-641003
India


Ramesh Poornima
Department of Environmental Sciences
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore
India


Shiv Prasad
Division of Environment Science
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
New Delhi
India


Sangilidurai Karthika
Department of Environmental Sciences
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore
India


S.T.M. Aravindharajan
Division of Microbiology
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi
India


S. Karthika
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, ,
Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu
India


Suganthi Rajendran
JSA College of Agriculture and Technology
Avatti, Cuddalore
Tamil Nadu
India


Saraswathy Nagendran
SVKM`s Mithibai College of Arts
Chauhan Institute of Science & Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics Vile Parle (W)
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056
India


S. Akila
National Agro Foundation, Research & Development Centre
Anna University Taramani Campus, Taramani
Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600113
India


Selvaraj Keerthana
Department of Environmental Sciences
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641003
India


Santosh Kumar
Department of Microbiology
School of Life Sciences, Sikkim University, Gangtok - 737102
Sikkim
India


Viabhav Kumar Upadhayay
Department of Microbiology
College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University
Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar
India


Vinod Kumar Nigam
Department of Bioengineering & Biotechnology
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Ranchi-835215, Jharkhand
India


Velusamy Sathya
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
India


Yogesh Dashrath Naik
Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University
Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar
India