Mycoremediation and Environmental Sustainability

Volume 3

Ram Prasad, S. Chandra Nayak, Ravindra Nath Kharwar , Nawal Kishor Dubey

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Springer Nature Switzerland AG
30 April 2021

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Mycology, fungi (non-medical); Plant reproduction & propagation; Pollution & threats to the environment; Biotechnology

Series: Fungal Biology

Volume 3 covers recent research with expanded coverage on this important area of remediation. Mycoremediation is the form of bioremediation in which fungi-based technology is used to decontaminate the environment. Fungi are among the primary saprotrophic organisms in an ecosystem, as they are efficient in the decomposition of organic matter. Wood-decay fungi, especially white rot, secretes extracellular enzymes and acids that break down lignin and cellulose. Fungi have been proven to be a very cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way for helping to remove a wide array of toxins from damaged environments or wastewater. These toxins include heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, textile dyes, leather tanning industry chemicals and wastewater, petroleum fuels, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, pesticides and herbicides, in land, fresh water and marine environments. Bioremediation of toxic organics by fungi is the most sustainable and green route for cleanup of contaminated sites and we discuss the multiple modes employed by fungi for detoxification of different toxic and recalcitrant compounds including prominent fungal enzymes viz., catalases, general lipase, laccases, peroxidases and sometimes intracellular enzymes, especially the cyrochrome P450 monooxygeneses.

Fungi play an important role in the biogeochemical cycling of manganese and other redox-active metals, which is related to their ability to survive radiation and other oxidative challenges.

This book covers recent research with more detail on the various types of fungi and associated fungal processes used to clean up wastes and wastewaters in contaminated environments, and discusses their potential for environmental applications.

Edited by: Ram Prasad, S. Chandra Nayak, Ravindra Nath Kharwar, Nawal Kishor Dubey
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2021 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
Weight: 781g
ISBN: 9783030544218
ISBN 10: 3030544214
Series: Fungal Biology
Pages: 387
Publication Date: 30 April 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Ram PrasadMahatma Gandhi Central UniversityDepartment of BotanyMotihari, Bihar 845401Indiarpjnu2001@gmail.com; ramprasad@mgcub.ac.in+91-8745855570 S. Chandra NayakUniversity of MysoreDepartment of Studies in BiotechnologyManasagangotri, Mysore 570006Indiamoonnayak@gmail.com Prof. Ravindra Nath KharwarBanaras Hindu UniversityDepartment of BotanyVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005Indiarnkharwar@yahoo.com; rnkharwar@gmail.com+91-9415290001 Prof. Nawal Kishor DubeyBanaras Hindu UniversityDepartment of BotanyVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005Indiankdubeybhu@gmail.com; nkdubey2@rediffmail.com+91-9415295765; +91 9838602197