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Bioeconomy for Sustainable Development

Bioeconomy for Sustainable Development

Chetan Keswani Editor

Bioeconomy for Sustainable Development

Editor Chetan Keswani Department of Biochemistry Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

ISBN 978-981-13-9430-0    ISBN 978-981-13-9431-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9431-7 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore

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Foreword by Prof. M.S. Reddy, Auburn University, USA

Dear Authors and Readers, It gives me immense pleasure in writing this foreword for the book titled Bioeconomy for Sustainable Development. The book is edited by a well-known scientist in the fields of agriculture and plant pathology and in research on plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). Food, chemicals, and industrial sectors are challenged with the growing population, increasing longevity, and quality of life. The increasing demand in these major sectors of economy will increase the consumption of fossil energy sources, agricultural land, and drinking water. This demand could lead to the irreversible changes in climate with unpredictable consequences. A possible direction to address this challenge sustainably is increasing the efficiency of currently used processes and displacement of fossil fuel energy sources by production of useful biomass. Over the past three decades, the landmark discoveries in molecular biology have revolutionized multidimensionally. Contemporary bioeconomic strategies also support an integration of science, technology, economy, environmental issues, rural and industrial developments, regulatory processes, and social s