Role of Microbes in Ecosystem Processes and Environmental Management

Role of Microbes in Ecosystem Processes and Environmental Management aims to explore microbial ecology and its impact on ecosystem processes as well as highlight the latest advancements in the application of microbes in environmental management and other industries. The first section of the book provides an overview of microbes in their natural environments, highlighting their role in soil health, carbon cycling, waste degradation, and plant-microbe interactions. It also delves into the influence of microbes on weathering, erosion, and climate change, as well as their crucial role in ecosystem regulation and the restoration of degraded ecosystems. The second section focuses on the role of microbes in environmental management strategies. It discusses the role of microbes as biological indicators of pollution, in biogeochemical cycling, and in sustainable development. It also explores the practical applications of utilizing microbes in environmental bioremediation, as biocontrol agents, and for advanced microbial technologies in agriculture practices, food industries, energy production, mining, and healthcare. Role of Microbes in Ecosystem Processes and Environmental Management is a comprehensive resource for researchers, faculty, postgraduate students, and industry professionals with a keen interest in microbial ecology and microbial-based product development.