Langbeschreibung
Environmental Biotechnology: A Biosystems Approach introduces a systems approach to environmental biotechnology and its applications to a range of environmental problems. A systems approach requires a basic understanding of four disciplines: environmental engineering, systems biology, environmental microbiology, and ecology. These disciplines are discussed in the context of their application to achieve specific environmental outcomes and to avoid problems in such applications. The book begins with a discussion of the background and historical context of contemporary issues in biotechnology. It then explains the scientific principles of environmental biotechnologies; environmental biochemodynamic processes; environmental risk assessment; and the reduction and management of biotechnological risks. It describes ways to address environmental problems caused or exacerbated by biotechnologies. It also emphasizes need for professionalism in environmental biotechnological enterprises. This book was designed to serve as a primary text for two full semesters of undergraduate study (e.g., Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology or Advanced Environmental Biotechnology). It will also be a resource text for a graduate-level seminar in environmental biotechnology (e.g., Environmental Implications of Biotechnology).
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1 Environmental biotechnology: An overview 2 A question of balance: Using versus abusing biological systems 3 Environmental biochemodynamic processes 4 Systems 5 Environmental risks of biotechnologies 6 Reducing biotechnological risks 7 Applied microbial ecology: Bioremediation 8 Biotechnological implications: a systems approach 9 Environmental risks of biotechnologies: economic sector perspectives 10 Addressing biotechnological pollutants 11 Analyzing the environmental implications of biotechnologies 12 Responsible management of biotechnologies Appendix 1 Background information on environmental impact statements 2 Cancer slope factors 3 Verification method for rapid polymerase chain reaction systems to detect biological agents 4 Summary of persistent and toxic organic compounds in North America, identified by the United Nations as highest priorities for regional actions 5 Sample retrieval from ECOTOX database for Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) exposed to DDT and its metabolites in freshwater