Soil Improvement and Water Conservation Biotechnology
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Soil Improvement and Water Conservation Biotechnology

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eBook - ePub

Soil Improvement and Water Conservation Biotechnology

About this book

Soil Improvement and Water Conservation Biotechnology is a comprehensive guide addressing the urgent challenges of soil degradation and water scarcity in agriculture. This book explores innovative biotechnological strategies for enhancing soil health, conserving water, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. It covers foundational topics like soil composition and water management in arid regions, focusing on Mexico's unique desert environments. Advanced chapters highlight cutting-edge solutions, including biofertilizers, biopesticides, microalgal applications, bioremediation, nanotechnology, and biological desalination. The book also introduces tools like luminescent biosensors for pesticide detection and ethical and social aspects of environmental biotechnology.
Tailored for students, researchers, and professionals in agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental science, this book bridges theoretical insights with practical applications to offer sustainable solutions for global soil and water challenges. Key Features:
- Biotechnological solutions for soil improvement and water conservation.
- Practical case studies, tools, and methodologies for sustainable agriculture.
- Ethical and social dimensions of environmental biotechnology. Readership:
Undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, agricultural professionals, and environmental advocates.

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Table of contents

  1. Welcome
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Title
  4. BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS LTD.
  5. FOREWORD
  6. PREFACE
  7. List of Contributors
  8. Soil: Composition, Function, and Current Challenges
  9. Soils of Mexican Deserts: Characteristics and Water Management Challenges
  10. Water in the Arid and Semi-Arid Zones of Mexico
  11. ‘OMICS’ Studies on Rhizosphere-Microorganism Interactions in Soils
  12. Bioengineering Techniques for Soil Erosion Prevention
  13. Biofertilizers and Biopesticides: Sustainable Alternatives for Agriculture
  14. Microalgae and Biotechnology: Water Purification and Biomass Production
  15. Biological Desalination: Biotechnological Alternatives for Freshwater Extraction
  16. Biological Treatment of Wastewater: Use of Microorganisms for Purification
  17. Bioremediation of Contaminated Waters: Strategies and Success Cases
  18. Luminescent (Bio)sensors for Pesticide Detection: An Innovative Tool for Water Monitoring
  19. Nanotechnology for Water and Soil Conservation
  20. Conservation and Reuse of Water in Agriculture: Biotechnological Techniques for Efficient Use
  21. Ethical and Social Challenges of Environmental Biotechnology

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