Discussed is the recycling of agricultural residues, either through fermentation or bioconversion processes, to help meet the energy requirements of the developing countries. (BT)

Discusses the current use of microbial technology in industrialized countries to develop substitute sources of fuel, food, and fertilizer and why it is important for developing countries to adopt the techniques described to gain economically. A list of references is also presented. (HM)

Discusses the use of microbes over the centuries in the quest for new/improved foodstuffs; microbial benefits to public health, medicine, and for farmers in developing countries; and microbial applications to energy, industry, and mining. (JN)