Volume 3 covers recent research with expanded coverage on this important area of remediation. Mycoremediation is the form of bioremediation in which fungi-based technology is used to decontaminate the environment. Fungi are among the primary saprotrophic organisms in an ecosystem, as they are efficient in the decomposition of organic matter. Wood-decay fungi, especially white rot, secretes extracellular enzymes and acids that break down lignin and cellulose. Fungi have been proven to be a very cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way for helping to remove a wide array of toxins from damaged environments or wastewater. These toxins include heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, textile dyes, leather tanning industry chemicals and wastewater, petroleum fuels, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, pesticides and herbicides, in land, fresh water and marine environments. Bioremediation of toxic organics by fungi is the most sustainable and green route for cleanup of contaminated sites and we discuss the multiple modes employed by fungi for detoxification of different toxic and recalcitrant compounds including prominent fungal enzymes viz., catalases, general lipase, laccases, peroxidases and sometimes intracellular enzymes, especially the cyrochrome P450 monooxygeneses.

Fungi play an important role in the biogeochemical cycling of manganese and other redox-active metals, which is related to their ability to survive radiation and other oxidative challenges.

This book covers recent research with more detail on the various types of fungi and associated fungal processes used to clean up wastes and wastewaters in contaminated environments, and discusses their potential for environmental applications.

Autorentext
Dr. Ram PrasadMahatma Gandhi Central UniversityDepartment of BotanyMotihari, Bihar 845401Indiarpjnu2001@gmail.com; ramprasad@mgcub.ac.in+91-8745855570
S. Chandra NayakUniversity of MysoreDepartment of Studies in BiotechnologyManasagangotri, Mysore 570006Indiamoonnayak@gmail.com
Prof. Ravindra Nath KharwarBanaras Hindu UniversityDepartment of BotanyVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005Indiarnkharwar@yahoo.com; rnkharwar@gmail.com+91-9415290001
Prof. Nawal Kishor DubeyBanaras Hindu UniversityDepartment of BotanyVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005Indiankdubeybhu@gmail.com; nkdubey2@rediffmail.com+91-9415295765; +91 9838602197

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Preface
Chapter 1: Bioremediation of Toxic Pesticides in Soil Using Some Microbial ProductsO.P. Abioye, Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology P. M. B 65 Minna, NigeriaU.J.J. Ijah, Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology P. M. B 65 Minna, NigeriaS.A. Aransiola, Bioresources Development Centre, National Biotechnology Development Agency, KM 5 Ogbomoso/Iresapa Road, Onipaanu, Ogbomoso, NigeriaS.H. Auta, Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology P. M. B 65 Minna, Nigeria
Chapter 2: Microbial Enzymes in the Bioremediation of Polutants: Emerging Potential and ChallengesGeeta Bhandari, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, SBS University, Dehradun, UK, 248001Mukund Sharma, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, SBS University, Dehradun, UK, 248001
Chapter 3: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Remediation Potential of Soils Contaminated by Potentially Toxic ElementsLaíze Aparecida Ferreira VILELA, Federal University of São Carlos, São Paulo, BrazilEdenis Cesar de OLIVEIRA, Federal University of São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

Chapter 4: Nanotechnology and BioremediationRanju Sharma, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, IndiaNgangbam Sarat Singh, Department of Zoology, Dr. SRK Government Arts College, Yanam 533464 Puducherry (UT)Neha Dhingra, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, IndiaSonal Yadav, Centre for rural development and technology, IIT-Delhi, HauzKhas, New Delhi-110016, IndiaMohd. Aamir Khan, Centre for rural development and technology, IIT-Delhi, HauzKhas, New Delhi-110016, India
Chapter 5: Mycoremediation through Redox Mechanisms of Organic PollutantsRefugio Rodríguez-Vázquez, Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering. CINVESTAV. Instituto Politécnico Nacional, México. Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional No. 2508. Col. San Pedro Zacatenco, México CP 07360. MéxicoEdgar N. Tec-Caamal, Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering. CINVESTAV. Instituto Politécnico Nacional, México. Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional No. 2508. Col. San Pedro Zacatenco, México CP 07360. MéxicoJuana Lira-Pérez, Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering. CINVESTAV. Instituto Politécnico Nacional, México. Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional No. 2508. Col. San Pedro Zacatenco, México CP 07360. MéxicoRicardo Aguilar-López, Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering. CINVESTAV. Instituto Politécnico Nacional, México. Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional No. 2508. Col. San Pedro Zacatenco, México CP 07360. MéxicoAdriana de J. Ramírez-Castillo, Department of Biotechnology and Bioengineering. CINVESTAV. Instituto Politécnico Nacional, México. Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional No. 2508. Col. San Pedro Zacatenco, México CP 07360. México

Chapter 6: Role of Endophytes in Plant Associated Remediation and Plant Growth Promotion: A Deep InsightSaurabh Gupta, Department of Microbiology, Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib-140406, IndiaGaganpreet Kaur, Department of Biotechnology & Medical Sciences, Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Baba Farid College, Bathinda, India
Chapter 7: Microbial Remediation: A Natural Approach for Environmental Pollution ManagementVankayalapati Vijaya Kumar, Natems Sugar Private Limited, Plot No.13, House of Shalom, 2nd Floor, Greenland Colony, Gachibowli, Hyderabad -500032, Telangana State, India
Chapter 8: Microbial Biocontrol Agents for Agricultural Soil Remediation: Prospects and ApplicationYit Kheng Goh, School of Science, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; Advanced Agriecological Research Sdn. Bhd., No. 11, Jalan Teknologi 3/6, Taman Sains Selangor 1, Kota Damans...