| Microorganisms and their relation to environment, with emphasis on water, marine and soil microbiology. Major groups of autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms and their roles in aquatic and wetland ecosystems. Role of microorganisms in the marine environment: ecology, physiology, biogeochemistry and diversity of marine microbes. Microorganisms in wastewater treatment. Microbial flora of soil. Biogeochemical role of soil microorganisms. Nutrient cycling. Hydrocarbon-oxidising microorganisms, biosurfactants, removal of organic and metallic pollutants from soil. Bioremediation. Biodesulphurisation, Biosensors in environmental applications. The plastics dilemma and biodegradable plastics. Microbes in clean production technology. Uses of microorganisms in agriculture (e.g. biofertilisers, mycorrhizas). |
Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu |
