Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Bioremediation is the process of degradation of environmental pollutants like uranium, petroleum wastes, toxic, and synthetic chemicals by the use of microorganisms. Uranium bioremediation is achieved by its immobilization.
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