| Author | : Mohammad Saghir Khan |
| File Size | : 53,7 Mb |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 30 August 2011 |
| ISBN | : 9789400719149 |
| Pages | : 523 pages |
Biomanagement of Metal Contaminated Soils by Mohammad Saghir Khan Book PDF Summary
Heavy-metal contamination is one of the world's major environmental problems, posing significant risks to agro-ecosystems. Conventional technologies employed for heavy-metal remediation have often been expensive and disruptive. This book provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art coverage of the natural, sustainable alternatives that use a wide range of biological materials in the removal/detoxification of heavy metals, consequently leading to the improvement of crops in these soils. Novel, environmentally friendly and inexpensive solutions are presented based on a sound understanding of metal contamination and the roles of plants and microbes in the management of these toxic soils. Written by worldwide experts, the book provides not only the necessary scientific background but also addresses the challenging questions that require special attention in order to better understand metal toxicity in soils and its management through bioremediation.