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.

Preface

Bioremediation of Toxic Pesticides in Soil Using Some Microbial Products
Microbial Enzymes in the Bioremediation of Polutants: Emerging Potential and Challenges
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Remediation Potential of Soils Contaminated by Potentially Toxic Elements
Nanotechnology and Bioremediation
Mycoremediation through Redox Mechanisms of Organic Pollutants
Role of Endophytes in Plant Associated Remediation and Plant Growth Promotion: A Deep Insight
Microbial Remediation: A Natural Approach for Environmental Pollution Management
Microbial Biocontrol Agents for Agricultural Soil Remediation: Prospects and Application
Soil Bioremediation: An Insight into Available Green Technology and Future Developments
Microbial Bioformulation Technology for Applications in Bioremediation
Endophytic Fungi Interaction with Transgenic Plants
Mycoremediation of Plastics for Efficient Waste Management: A Review
Biotechnology of Beneficial Bacteria and Fungi Useful inAgriculture
Index.