Beneficial Microorganisms in Agriculture, Food and the Environment

By: Atte Von Wright • Stephen Jaronski • Carl-Gustaf Thornstrom • Andrea Wilcks • Keith Warner • Ingvar Sundh • Stephen Wessels • Avrelija Cencic • Milton Typas • Barbara Pernfuss • Roland Mollby • Niels Hendriksen • John Howieson • Rudiger Hauschild • Peter Van Baarlen • Anne Madsen • Michael Frodyma • C Kurz • Claude Alabouvette • Mark Goettel • Trudy Wassenaar • Jeroen Meussen • Harry Evans • Gregorio Loprieno • Andrew Chesson • Michael Wisniewski

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Synopsis

Microorganisms are widely used in various beneficial applications, including food, pest control, bioremediation, biodegradation, biofuel processes, and plant symbiosis and growth stimulation. his book provides an overview of the available methodology for safety assessments of microorganisms, including determination of their infectivity and whether they produce toxic or sensitising substances. Also covered are the regulatory systems in risk assessment and management of microbial products, quarantine legislations, international treaties, the importance of public risk perception and risk reduction behaviour.

Book Details

Book Quality:
ISBN-13:: 9781845938109
Publisher:: CABI
Date of Addition:: 2015-12-10T07:00:31Z
Language:: English
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science,
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.