Environmental Biotechnology
It is basically concerned with the analytical studies of the important components of our environment such as soil and water. Increase in pollution has led to search new ways to determine the extent of pollution in these resources of earth.
Water Analysis Soil Analysis
Physical Parameters: Physical Parameters:
Ø pH pH
Ø Temperature Electrical Conductivity
Ø Colour Granulation
Ø Electrical Conductivity Organic Matter
Ø Acidity Carbon:Nitrogen Ratio
Ø Alkalinity Hardness:
Ø Total Dissolved Salts Calcium
Ø Total Suspended Solids Magnesium
Ø Dissolved Oxygen
Ø Biological Oxygen Demand
Ø Chemical Oxygen Demand
Ø Hardness:
v Calcium
v Magnesium
Chemical Parameters: Chemical Parameters:
Ø Total Nitrogen Total Nitrogen
Ø Ammonium Content Ammonium Content
Ø Nitrate Content Nitrate Content
Ø Phosphate Phosphate
Ø Sulphate Sulphate
Ø Sodium
Ø Chloride
Biological Parameters: Biological Parameters:
Ø Standard Plate Count Standard Plate Count
Ø MPNcount