Bioremediation

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Science› Biotechnology and Genetics

Food Biotechnology

The use of microorganisms to remedy environmental problems. See Bioaugmentation, Bioenrichment.

A process that uses living organisms to remove contaminants, pollutants or unwanted substances from soil or water. See: remediation, bio-accumulation, bio-augmentation.

Science› Biotechnology and Genetics

Human Genome

The use of biological organisms such as plants or microbes to aid in removing hazardous substances from an area.

Science› Energy

Renewable Energy

The use of living organisms to clean up pollutants from soil or water.

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