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Biotechnology in environmental clean up process Landfill Technologies Solid wastes account for an increasing proportion of the waste generated by urban societies. While a part of this volume consists of glass, plastics, and other non-biodegradable material, a considerable proportion of this is made of decomposable solid organic material, like food wastes from large … Read more
Phytoremediation: Harnessing the Power of Plants to Clean Up Our Environment The world faces a growing environmental crisis, with pollution from industrial activities, agricultural runoff, and other sources contaminating our soil, water, and air. While traditional remediation methods often involve expensive and disruptive technologies, a more natural and sustainable approach is gaining traction: phytoremediation. This … Read more
Fungi fungi, any of about 99,000 known species of organisms of the kingdom Fungi, which includes the yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms. There are also many funguslike organisms, including slime molds and oomycetes (water molds), that do not belong to kingdom Fungi but are often called fungi. Many of these funguslike organisms are … Read more
Biopiles: A Sustainable Solution for Organic Waste Management Introduction The ever-growing global population and its associated waste generation pose a significant challenge to environmental sustainability. Organic waste, a major component of municipal solid waste, presents a particular problem due to its potential for methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Biopiles, a relatively simple and cost-effective … Read more
Mycoremediation is a process that uses fungi to clean up environmental contamination. Fungi are naturally occurring organisms that have the ability to break down and absorb pollutants, making them ideal for use in environmental remediation. Mycoremediation can be used to treat a variety of contaminants, including heavy metals, pesticides, and petroleum hydrocarbons. Fungi can also … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Mycorrhiza: Arbuscular mycorrhiza Ectomycorrhiza Endomycorrhiza Ericoid mycorrhiza Glomeromycota Mycorrhizal fungi Mycorrhizal networks Mycorrhizal symbiosis Orchid mycorrhiza Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) I hope this helps! Mycorrhizae are a type of symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots. The fungi provide the plants with water and nutrients, while … Read more