Synopsis This volume contains key papers from the National symposium, "Role of Microbes in the Management of Environmental Pollution". The symposium was held at Chandigarh on 13th and 14th November, 1998. The key subject areas addressed in the symposium were the issues of exploring and exploiting the microbial diversity in bioremideation of hazardous pollutants. This book will serve as an inspiration and an aid to students, researchers and professionals involved in the field of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Management, conservation and Restoration Sciences, Bio-engineering, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Health and Hygine Industries, Metallurgy, Microbiology, etc.