{"product_id":"9783032323187","title":"New Horizons in Phytoremediation and Phycoremediation Genomics Advancement for Ecosystem Restoration","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNew Horizons in Phytoremediation and Phycoremediation\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGenomics Advancement for Ecosystem Restoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRouf Ahmad Bhat | Vandana Singh | Gowhar Hamid Dar\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Environmental Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the use of plants and algae to clean contaminated environments. This book covers various topics, including the genetic engineering of plants and algae to improve their ability to remove pollutants, the use of microbial consortia in phytoremediation, and the role of microorganisms in phycoremediation.It furthermore focuses on recent advancements in genomics and their impact on the fields of phytoremediation and phycoremediation. These technologies use plants and micro-algae, respectively, to remediate environmental pollutants such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), hazardous waste (RDX etc.), heavy metals, organomercurials, azo dyes, pharmaceutical waste, cyanide pollution, microplastics, xenobiotics, hazardous nanomaterials, pesticides, and other types of waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of genomics in phytoremediation and phycoremediation has allowed for the identification of plant and microalgae with specific traits and abilities that are useful in the remediation of different types of pollutants.For example, certain plant species have been found to have the ability to absorb and degrade VOCs, PAHs, and other types of toxic chemicals. In addition, genomics has also helped to uncover the mechanisms behind these abilities, allowing for the development of more efficient and effective phytoremediation strategies. In phycoremediation, genomics has been used to identify microalgae with specific metabolic pathways that can degrade and detoxify pollutants, such as heavy metals, cyanide, and xenobiotics.This has allowed for the development of more effective microbe-based remediation strategies, and has also opened up new opportunities for the biorefining of waste materials. One important area of focus in the application of genomics in phytoremediation and phycoremediation has been the development of transgenic plants and microorganisms with enhanced remediation capabilities. This involves the insertion of genes from other organisms into the plant or microbe to confer new abilities, such as increased resistance to toxic pollutants or enhanced metabolic pathways for pollutant degradation. In addition to the remediation of pollutants, genomics has also played a role in the valorization of waste. This involves the use of plant and microbe-based technologies to convert waste materials into useful products, such as biofuels, bioplastics, and other biochemicals. For example, scientists are now able to use genetic engineering to modify the genomes of plants and algae to increase their ability to absorb or break down specific pollutants. This has led to the development of new transgenic plants and algae that are highly effective at cleaning up contaminated environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most exciting new horizons in the field of phytoremediation and phycoremediation is the development of synthetic biology. Synthetic biology involves the design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems that do not exist in nature. Scientists are now using synthetic biology to create new plant and algal species that are optimized for phytoremediation and phycoremediation. For example, scientists are designing new genes that can be added to the genomes of plants and algae to enhance their ability to absorb or degrade specific pollutants. Genomic alteration has had a significant impact on the advancement of phytoremediation and phycoremediation, providing new insights into the abilities of plants and microorganisms in the remediation of pollutants, and opening up new opportunities for the biorefining of waste materials. With continued advancements in genomics, it is likely that these technologies will play an even greater role in the sustainable management of environmental pollutants and waste materials in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Rouf Ahmad Bhat (PhD) has pursued his doctorate at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir (Division of Environmental Sciences) and presently working in the Department of School Education, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Bhat has been teaching for the past 09 years. He is an author of more than 55 research articles (h-index 36; i-index 68; total citation 6000) and 50 book chapters, and has published more than 50 books with international publishers (Springer, Elsevier, CRC Press Taylor and Francis, Apple Academic Press, John Wiley, IGI Global). He has his specialization in Toxicology, Phytochemistry, and Phytoremediation. Dr. Bhat has presented and participated in numerous state, national, and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and symposium. Besides, he has worked as an associate environmental expert in World Bank-funded Flood Recovery Project and also the environmental support staff in the Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded development projects. He has received many awards, appreciations, and recognition for his services in the field of environmental sciences. He has served as an editorial board member and a reviewer of reputed international journals. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Vandana Singh (Ph.D.), an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at School of Allied Health Sciences of Sharda University, holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology. She earned her M.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Pune, Pune(India) and then She completed her Ph.D. in Microbiology from Noida International University, Noida (India). With over 14 years of teaching and research experience, her areas of expertise include Microbiology, Environmental microbiology, Food microbiology, Microbial nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, and microbial biotechnology.Her passion for microbiology is evident in her dedication to producing good-quality research, leading to numerous publications in the form of research articles, review papers and book chapters, in peer-reviewed and reputed journals. Her research interests focus on Microbial Fuel cells, Wastewater Treatment, Biological Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Biotechnology, Bioremediation of Water and Wastewater Treatment, Biodegradation, Biofilms production, Biosurfactant production, remediation of pollutants etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Gowhar Hamid Dar (PhD) currently works as Assistant Professor in the Higher Education Department Govt. of J\u0026amp;K and is currently posted in Govt. Degree College Kulgam where he serves as Head, Department of Environmental Science and Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).  Before this he was posted at Govt. Sri Pratap College Srinagar, the oldest higher education institution of the UT of J\u0026amp;K. He has a PhD in Environmental Science with specialization in Environmental Microbiology (Fish Microbiology, Fish Pathology, Industrial Microbiology, Taxonomy and Limnology). He has been teaching postgraduate and graduate students for the past many years at Postgraduate. He has more than 70 research articles (h-index 18; i-index 25; total citation \u0026gt;1000) in international and national journals of repute and a more than 20 books with international publishers (Springer, Elsevier, CRC Press Taylor and Francis, Apple Academic Press, John Wiley, IGI Global) to his credit. Moreover, he supervises a number of students for the completion of degrees. He has been working on the Isolation, Identification and Characterization of microbes, their pathogenic behaviour and impact of pollution on development of diseases in fish fauna for the last several years. He has received many awards and appreciations for his services towards the science and development. Besides, he also acts as a member of various research and academic committees. Further, Dr. Dar is Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator for different R\u0026amp;D projects sanctioned by Govt. of India and Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01 September 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032323187\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50591297929356,"sku":"9783032323187","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032323187","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}