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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.

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Cornea, C.P., Voaides, C., Boiu Sicuia, O.A., Matei, F., Babeanu, N. (2019). Creating Products and Services in Environmental Biotechnology. In: Matei, F., Zirra, D. (eds) Introduction to Biotech Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Business. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22141-6_4

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