The elimination of a wide range of pollution and wastes from the environmental
is an absolute requirement to promote a sustainable development of our society
with low environmental impact. Biological processes play a major role in the
removal of contaminants and they take advantage of the astonishing catabolic
versatility of microorganisms to degrade/convert such compounds. Interest in the
microbial biodegradation of pollutants has intensified in recent years as
humanity strives to find sustainable ways to cleanup contaminated environments.
The present book includes authoritative information on biological control of
environmental pollution. The fundamental principles have been illustrated in
detail along with modrn trends and techniques. The book is