Creating Products and Services in Environmental Biotechnology

Abstract

In the process of solving environmental protection problems biotechnology plays an essential role in providing alternative solutions to reducing pollution. The chapter approaches as a green alternative the phytoremediation of polluted environments, complete with microbial and vermiremediation as a clean-up alternative. Special attention is given to natural plant protection products, known as “biopesticides.” Another aspect approached is the finding and development of new plants as a biomass source for energy production, which are objectives for start-ups, and have great business potential.