Biotechnology and environment

Biotechnology is also being used for dealing with environmental problems. Fears are also being expressed about the implication of advances in biotechnology in terms of release of harmful' organisms developed through recombinant DNA technology. In view of this, rules and laws have been framed from time to time to safeguard against the risks, which the recombinant DNA technology poses to the clean and friendly environment.

They are also used for biomonitoring in industries, where employees are exposed to a variety of risks.
Biomass is being produced and used as a renewable source of energy, by capturing solar energy.
Tissue culture and genetic engineering, mycorrhizae (V AM fungi), root nodulation (both in legume and non-legumes, using bacteria like rhizobia and actinomycetes fungi like Frankia) are also being used for reclamation of degraded lands. These aspects make the subject matter of five chapters in this book (Part V).