Algae and Fungi

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Algae and Fungi is written by Humaira Qadri and published by CRC Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1040308791 (ISBN 10) and 9781040308790 (ISBN 13).

This book discusses algae and fungi as the tools for decontamination of polluted environments and how the remediation techniques aid in biorefining the pollution in environmentally sustainable ways. It covers their applications in containing and controlling pollution along with detailed diagrammatic representations including mechanisms of phyco- and myco-remediation. Recovery of pollutants including heavy metals, pesticides, organic chemicals, radionuclides, and persistent chemicals from polluted ecosystems and wastewater is also covered. Exclusively covers phyco- and myco-remediation of various pollutants Reviews dynamics of pollution abatement related to algae as well as fungi Covers recovery of the pollutants from polluted ecosystems Advocates usage of multiple modes of fungi and algae for detoxification of different compounds Discusses restoration of the degraded ecosystems This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in environmental engineering, algae and fungi biotechnology, applied microbiology, and phycology.