Bioremediation. Methods and Protocols. 2009. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 599). 27 illus. X, 285 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

Since its first systematic application during the 1970s,bioremediation, or the exploitation of a biological systems degradative potential to combat toxic pollutants such as heavy metals, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), cyanides, and radioactive material, has proven itself over time, and the many advances in molecular techniques have only amplified its utility. The book deals with techniques that will enable more predictable removal of pollutants from a variety of environments. The book addresses some of the broader issues such as the effect of the environment in determining the availability and fate of organic and inorganic compounds and how choices around the most appropriate bioremediation process can be arrived at, as well as detailed complementary techniques that support the effective deployment and monitoring of a bioremediation approach. The chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.