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Agricultural and
Environmental
Microbiology

Learn about the treatments and techniques
of microbiology and molecular biology
implemented in the bioremediation of
contaminated areas

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We promote our environment

Heavy Metals
bio-Recovery

Eco-friendly processes for Arsenic and Heavy Metals removal from contaminated waters  

Chlorinated Solvents
Biodegradation

Organohalide respiration and aerobic biodegradation of chlorinated solvents

Hydrocarbons
Biodegradation

Aerobic biodegradation of total petroleum hydrocarbons

 

Rice
Cropping System
Management

Bacterial communities associated with the rice rhizosphere and selection of bacterial strains with PGP characteristics

Consultancy

The microbial community, present in the contaminated area, is analyzed to determine the native bioremediation capacity using general microbiology and molecular biology techniques. In addition, the monitoring of the microbial community defines the efficiency of the applied remediation techniques.

Our contribution to SDGs

The protection of our ecosystems and the care for the environment is a concern that is gaining more and more strength. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are a new set of 17 universal goals, targets and indicators which guide us towards a sustainable world in which no one is left behind. 

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Research

Agricultural Microbiology

Bioclogging: microbial biofilm involved in micropore occlusion in rice paddy.

Biofertilization: bacteria with PGP (Plant Growth Promotion) characteristics for sustainable agricultural development.

Bioremediation

Chlorinated solvents degradation in anaerobic and aerobic conditions through organohalide respiration and, metabolic and co-metabolic biodegradation

Microbial communities involved in arsenic oxidation for bioremediation of aquifer and rice paddy

Heavy metals removal by microbial communities from galvanic wastewaters

Petroleum hydrocarbons biodegradation in aerobic conditions

Teaching

Here are some of our courses.

Microbiologia Generale ed Ambientale

Microbiologia del Suolo e del Sottosuolo

Laboratorio Ambientale

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