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Pollution Management

 
Pravin Chandra Trivedi (Editor) Sampat Nehra (Editor)
Synopsis Pollution involves so many different factors from so many sources that there is no single or simple remedy. Pollution is an evil which has born out of development. Mankind will perish if the protection of the environment does not become an integral part of all technological development, planning and management. All planning and policies for development of appropriate environmental technologies for sustainable development have to be economically viable and socially acceptable. The present book "Pollution Management" incorporates critical articles on environmental pollution and its possible management strategies. There are 22 chapters covering articles on some technologies on removal of nitrates from drinking water; role of plants in the control of noise pollution; Hazardous issues of heavy metals to ecosystems and human health; role of soil microorganisms in pollution management; Impact of pollution on reproduction; Sustainable pollution management; Management of flyash using cyanobacteria; Anaerobic biodegradation process for wastewater treatment; Air pollution--environmental hazard. The book also covers topics like education and environmental awareness; pesticide in the environment; air quality deterioration due to road traffic impact; bacteriophages as biotools for monitoring faecal pollution; bio-composting of pulp industrial biosludge; cyanobacterial toxins--monitoring and management; relationship of rate of growth of weeds with effect of industrial pollution; In vitro diesel oil bioremediation capacity of selected soil microorganisms; impact of pollution on reproduction, etc. In a nutshell, this book covers environmental pollution and related strategies that might lead to improved environment safe for the living of humans on this globe. This book will definitely serve not only as an excellent reference material but also as a practical guide for the teachers, research workers, students and environmentalists.
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About the authors

Pravin Chandra Trivedi

Dr. Pravin Chandra Trivedi (born 3 March 1953), Ph.D., F.B.S., F.P.S.I., F.N.S.I., F.L.S. (London), F.B.R.S., F.M.A., F.E.S.; Professor of Botany; Director, College Development Council and Vice-Principal of Maharaja's College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India, has a brilliant academic career, standing first in all examinations. He joined Rajasthan University as Lecturer in Botany in 1974. Dr. Trivedi worked as Post-Doctoral Fellow at the North Carolina State University. Raleigh, U.S.A. in 1983-84. He has published more than 170 research papers and review articles in journals of repute. He has edited and written 27 books. Dr. Trivedi has guided 24 Ph.D. students. He has been the Principal Investigator of 17 major research projects funded by D.S.T., I.C.A.R., U.G.C., C.S.I.R. and D.B.T. He is an elected Fellow of Seven reputed academic bodies. Dr, Trivedi has visited several major research laboratories and delivered invited talks in many international conferences held in the U.S.A., Canada, the U.K., Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Denmark, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Singapore, Austria and Belgium. Presently, he is an elected President of the Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi (Central Zoe); Councillor and Convenor, Jaipur Cahpter of Indian Science Congress Association; Councillor of Indian Botanical and Honorary Secretary-General of the Rajasthan Academy of Sciences. Dr. Trivedi is a recipient of Scientist of the Year Award 2001, Bioved Fellowship Award and Young Scientist Project Award. He is a member of the editorial and advisory board of seven reputed journals. He has organized seven national seminars and participated in many at national and international levels. He is also a member of the expert panels of many national organizations including U.P.S.C. His major research interest includes nematode biology, biological control of pests, biotechnology, medicinal plants, ethnobotany and biodiversity conservation.

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Sampat Nehra

Dr. (Ms) Sampat Nehra, Ph.D., F.M.A., F.B.S, Research Associate, Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, has a brilliant academic career standing first in all examinations. She received her Ph.D. in 2001 on the topic 'Integrated Management of Root-K not Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita Associated with Ginger' under the able supervision of Prof. P.C. Trivedi. Presently, she is working as Research Associate in the CSIR project entitled 'Application of VAM fungi in the management of root-knot nemotode, M. incognita, in bajra', sanctioned to Prof. Trivedi. Dr. Sampat has published more than 30 research papers and review articles in journals of repute. She has edited one book entitled Plant Diseases: Biocontrol Management. Her current major interest includes taxonomy of AM fungi and biocontrol of plant parasitic nematodes using AM fungi. She as selected as Best Research Student at State level by the Indian Science Congress Association, Jaipur Chapter, for the years 2003 and 2004. She is a recipient of merit certificate for best papers presentation in the Indian Botanical Society conference held in Bareilly (2002); awarded by Indian Science congress Association for best poster presentation at annual meeting held at Bangalore (2003) and Chandigarh(2004); and by Indian Phytopathological Society (2004). She is a member of seven reputed scientific societies of India. She was elected as Fellow of Mendelian Academy of Sciences and Indian Botanical Society. She has actively participated in more than 25 national seminars and presented her research work.

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Bibliographic information

Title Pollution Management
Format Hardcover
Date published: 30.01.2007
Edition 1st ed.
Publisher Pointer Publishers
Language: English
isbn 817132469X
length xviii+398p.