Across
- 2. Plastics derived from renewable biomass sources (11)
- 3. A device that uses biological molecules to detect the presence of various chemicals (9)
- 8. The region of soil in the vicinity of plant roots where microorganisms are influenced by the plant (11)
- 11. The modification of the environment to stimulate existing bacteria capable of bioremediation (13)
- 12. The study of genetic material recovered directly from environmental samples (12)
- 13. A device or system that supports a biologically active environment (10)
- 14. Surface-active substances produced by microorganisms (13)
Down
- 1. The method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in an aqueous solvent (11)
- 2. The practice of adding cultured microorganisms into the subsurface for the purpose of biodegrading specific soil and groundwater contaminants (13)
- 4. A chemical substance found within an organism that is not naturally produced by or expected to be present in that organism (10)
- 5. A complex aggregation of microorganisms growing on a solid substrate (7)
- 6. The process of converting carbohydrates to alcohol or organic acids using microorganisms (12)
- 7. The use of natural organisms, such as parasites, predators, or pathogens, to manage agricultural pests (9)
- 9. The extraction of metals from their ores through the use of living organisms (11)
- 10. A measurable indicator of some biological state or condition (9)