Increasing pollution of water and soil by xenobiotic compounds has tremendous effect on human health as some of them are recalcitrant. There is acute need for understanding the impact of toxic compounds on humans as well as on microbial populations. Forests, which provide enormous possibilities to improve human health are challenged by ecosystem, biodiversity degradation and increasing number of insects and microbial pathogens. Advanced Genomics with the support of partners is trying to develop new and innovative strategies to be used in prevention program from the standpoint of environmental technology and health. Advanced Genomics is using high-throughput approaches such as microarrays and metagenomics in pollution abatement and environment management by focusing on two main areas:

• Biodegradation, Bioremediation and Biotransformation by Genetically Engineered Microbes
• Forest Genomics