
The Potential of Microbes for a Circular Economy
- 1st Edition - January 9, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: E.K. Radhakrishnan, R. Aswani, Ajay Kumar
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 9 2 4 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 9 2 5 - 1
The Potential of Microbes for a Circular Economy provides an understanding of the role of microbes in a circular economy (CE). The book covers the development of effective bio-ba… Read more
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The Potential of Microbes for a Circular Economy provides an understanding of the role of microbes in a circular economy (CE). The book covers the development of effective bio-based formulations for field applications and describes the basic principles and applications, the important role of microorganisms, and new insights into a sustainable ecosystem for the circular economy. In addition, it compiles the latest advancement in the field of CE by covering microbes and microbial products, thus providing microbiologists the tools to engage with the public, policymakers, and industry to inform the debate on addressing current challenges.
- Provides a thorough understanding on the role of microbes in the circular economy that can help to develop effective bio-based formulations for field applications
- Describes the basic principles and applications of the Circular Economy
- Gives insights on the important role of microorganisms explored in the circular economy, which in turn provides new insights into the sustainable ecosystem
Researchers in applied microbiology and biotechnology industries, engineers, government policy makers
1. Introduction to circular economy-A unique approach
2. Framework for implementation of circular economy in biotechnology
3. Methods involved in the recycling and valorization of nutrients from waste biomass
4. Precision biotechnology using beneficial microbes as a fundamental approach to the circular economy
5. Development of microbial biotechnology products for phytopathogen management
6. Role of bacteria Microbial and fungi in circular agriculture economy
7. Agriculturally important functioning of beneficial microorganisms for healthy ecosystem maintenance
8. Biofertilizer and its application in sustainable bioeconomy
9. Tailored microbial inoculants in nutrient recycling and soil health maintenance
10. Development of microbial biotechnology products for sustainable agriculture
11. Microbial surfactant role in environment management and contribution in circular economy
12. Micropropagation for Crop Improvement and its commercialization potential
2. Framework for implementation of circular economy in biotechnology
3. Methods involved in the recycling and valorization of nutrients from waste biomass
4. Precision biotechnology using beneficial microbes as a fundamental approach to the circular economy
5. Development of microbial biotechnology products for phytopathogen management
6. Role of bacteria Microbial and fungi in circular agriculture economy
7. Agriculturally important functioning of beneficial microorganisms for healthy ecosystem maintenance
8. Biofertilizer and its application in sustainable bioeconomy
9. Tailored microbial inoculants in nutrient recycling and soil health maintenance
10. Development of microbial biotechnology products for sustainable agriculture
11. Microbial surfactant role in environment management and contribution in circular economy
12. Micropropagation for Crop Improvement and its commercialization potential
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 9, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
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E.K. Radhakrishnan
Dr. E.K. Radhakrishnan is currently working as an associate professor at the School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and as a director at Business innovation and incubation Centre (BIIC.) During his 12 years of research, he has published 143 research publications, 43 book chapters, and 3 review papers. He has edited five books and has several books in progress. He has also been invited to deliver talks at various national and international conferences and seminars. His research areas include plant–microbe interactions, microbial natural products, microbial synthesis of metal nanoparticles, antimicrobial resistance gene prediction, and development of polymer-based nanocomposites with antimicrobial effects for food packaging and medical applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaRA
R. Aswani
R. Aswani has completed her PhD in microbiology at the School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. After her MSc in microbiology, she completed an MPhil in biosciences and has authored 26 publications, 2 review articles, and 8 book chapters. She edited one book titled Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms, published by Elsevier. Her area of research is the role of microbes in biocontrol mechanisms and induction of plant defense response by plant-associated microorganisms.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Scholar, School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaAK
Ajay Kumar
Dr. Ajay Kumar is currently working as an assistant professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Kumar recently completed his tenure as a visiting scientist from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel. He has published more than 175 research, review articles, and book chapters in international and national journals. He serves as an associate editor for Frontiers in Microbiology and as guest editor for various journals such as Plants, Microorganisms, and Sustainability. Dr. Kumar has also edited more than 32 books with the leading publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley. Dr. Kumar has wide area of research experience, especially in the field of plant-microbe Interactions, microbial biocontrol, Postharvest management of fruits, microbial endophytes related to medicinal plants and cyanobacteria-pesticides interactions.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaRead The Potential of Microbes for a Circular Economy on ScienceDirect