This volume is a collection of informative chapters on various subjects. It provides information on the effects of pesticides on avian fauna, the impact of microbial ecosystems to solve environmental problems, a detailed review on issues in membrane distillations process, microbial sensor for detection of pollutants, microbial biosurfactants, biotechnological applications of immobilised microalgae as well as a review on Biochar production. Most importantly, this book contains a critical review on microbial degradation of plastic wastes and highlights the Biodegradation and Bioremediation of Herbicides.

Chapter 01 Microbial degradation of plastics and its biotechnological advancement

Chapter 02 Biodegradation and Bioremediation of S-Triazine Herbicides
Chapter 03 Toxic Effects of Pesticides on Avian Fauna
Chapter 04 Genetically modified microbial biosensor for detection of pollutants in water samples
Chapter 05 Integration of Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production with Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Chapter 06 Fouling and Wetting, a Major Challenge for Membrane Distillation
Chapter 07 Biotechnological Applications of Immobilized Microalgae
Chapter 08 Marine Microbial biosurfactants, Ecological and Environmental applications
Chapter 09 Effect of biochar addition to soil on plant quality.