Microbial Metagenomics in Water and Wastewater Research

This book discusses culture-dependent methods, culture-independent methods, and enzymatic methods used to estimate bacterial diversity and to monitor temporal and spatial changes in bacterial communities. Bacterial metagenomics is relatively a new approach in the field of industrial wastewater treatment and research. It is the environmental genomics that reveals very useful information about the metagenomes of environmental microorganisms. Detailed information about this technique is not known to the masses. The operation of wastewater treatment technologies depends on a combination of physical, chemical, and biological factors. Microorganisms present in wastewater treatment plants play essential roles in the degradation and removal of organic waste and xenobiotic pollutants. Several microorganisms have been used in complementary treatments to process effluents rich in fats and oils. Wastewater contains diverse microbes, and regular microbiological screening at wastewater treatment plants is essential for monitoring the wastewater treatment and protecting environmental health. In this proposal, a metagenomics approach is discussed to characterize the microbial communities in industrial wastewater treatment. This book gives a detailed insight into using various culture-independent molecular techniques, which play an important role in the biogeochemical cycles and degradation and detoxification of environmental pollutants. The book summarizes every aspect of metagenomics study.