Leveraging Microbial Technology for Food Security
eBook - ePub

Leveraging Microbial Technology for Food Security

Solutions for Zero Hunger

  1. 386 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Leveraging Microbial Technology for Food Security

Solutions for Zero Hunger

About this book

Microorganisms play a vital role in addressing global food security challenges. Leveraging Microbial Technology for Food Security: Solutions for Zero Hunger examines their diverse applications in achieving zero hunger with a focus on practical solutions that transform food production, improve nutrition, and reduce environmental impact. Topics include biofertilization, genetic engineering, waste management, and microbial fermentation for alternative protein sources.

Through global case studies, the book demonstrates how microbial innovations have improved food security and provided scalable, sustainable approaches to reducing hunger. It also explores the potential of microorganisms to diversify diets and lessen dependence on traditional agricultural systems.

Written for scholars, policymakers, educators, farmers, and students, this book combines scientific analysis with real-world examples. Featuring case studies, data visualizations, and actionable insights, it is a valuable resource for those interested in biotechnology, food systems, and sustainable development.

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Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9781041095897
eBook ISBN
9781040606018

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. About the Editors
  10. List of Contributors
  11. Chapter 1 The Global Hunger Definitions, Statistics, and Solutions Overview
  12. Chapter 2 Global Action to End Hunger: Initiatives and Challenges
  13. Chapter 3 Impacts of Climate Change and Environmental Degradation on Food Security
  14. Chapter 4 Food Hunger and Public Health: Long-Term Consequences
  15. Chapter 5 Unraveling the Nexus Between Food Insecurity and Mental Health
  16. Chapter 6 Microbial Innovations in the Fight Against Hunger
  17. Chapter 7 Microbial Technology for Biofertilizers and Biopesticides in Sustainable Agriculture
  18. Chapter 8 Increasing the Nutritional Value of Food with Microorganisms: A Focus on Food Fermentation and Probiotics
  19. Chapter 9 Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in Food Security
  20. Chapter 10 The Role of Research and Innovation in the Future of Microbial Technologies
  21. Chapter 11 Biological Control and Biopesticides: Microbial Protection Against Crop Pests
  22. Chapter 12 Challenges of Microbial Pathogens on Poultry Production and Seafoods
  23. Chapter 13 Microbial Innovations for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
  24. Chapter 14 Microbial Solutions for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture
  25. Chapter 15 Climate Change and the Restoration of Degraded Lands
  26. Chapter 16 The Role of the Soil Microbiome in Sustainable Agriculture
  27. Chapter 17 Agroecological Farming Systems Supported by Microorganisms
  28. Chapter 18 Bioremediation of Soil Damaged by Human Activity and Climate Change
  29. Chapter 19 Current Achievements and Challenges
  30. Chapter 20 Future Vision: The Path to Zero Hunger Using Microbial Technologies
  31. Chapter 21 Microorganisms in the Context of Global Trends: From Precision Agriculture to Functional Foods
  32. Chapter 22 Microbial Biotechnologies and the Future of Agriculture in a Changing Climate
  33. Chapter 23 Sustainability and Future Agricultural Policies Supporting Microbial Technologies
  34. Index

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