Bioremediation Through Rhizosphere Technology

• Author(s): Todd A. Anderson, American Chemical Society. Meeting,
• Publisher: American Chemical Society
• Pages: 249
• ISBN_10: 0841229422
  ISBN_13: 9780841229426
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Science / Life Sciences / Botany , Science / Chemistry / General , Science / Earth Sciences / General , Science / Environmental Science , Science / Earth Sciences / Geology , Science / Life Sciences / Microbiology , Technology & Engineering / Agriculture / Agronomy / Soil Science , Technology & Engineering / Agriculture / Agronomy / General , Technology & Engineering / Environmental / General ,

Description:... The first compilation of research on microbial degradation of contaminants in the rhizosphere. Discusses the interactions between microorganisms, plants, and chemicals in the rhizosphere. Examines the degradation of industrial chemicals, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, pentachlorophenol, and trichloroethylene, as well as the degradation of pesticides in the rhizosphere. Two review chapters provide overviews of bioremediation and rhizosphere microbiology.