Bacterial biofilm and extracellular polymeric substances in the treatment of environmental pollutants: beyond the protective role in survivability

KU Mahto, M Priyadarshanee, DP Samantaray… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Increased tolerance to toxic pollutants and enhanced degradation capabilities of the
bacterial biofilm is often attributed to the matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) …

Unlocking the potential of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria on soil health and the sustainability of agricultural systems

Z Khatoon, S Huang, M Rafique, A Fakhar… - Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
The concept of soil health refers to specific soil properties and the ability to support and
sustain crop growth and productivity, while maintaining long-term environmental quality. The …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advanced technologies for the characterization of xenobiotic-degrading microorganisms and microbial communities

S Mishra, Z Lin, S Pang, W Zhang, P Bhatt… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Global environmental contamination with a complex mixture of xenobiotics has become a
major environmental issue worldwide. Many xenobiotic compounds severely impact the …

Microbial enzymes used in bioremediation

S Bhandari, DK Poudel, R Marahatha… - Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Emerging pollutants in nature are linked to various acute and chronic detriments in biotic
components and subsequently deteriorate the ecosystem with serious hazards …

Recent advances in the bio-remediation of persistent organic pollutants and its effect on environment

N Gaur, K Narasimhulu, Y PydiSetty - Journal of cleaner production, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current state of research activities on the
application of biodegradation/bioremediation for removing persistent organic pollutants …

[HTML][HTML] Expanding ecological assessment by integrating microorganisms into routine freshwater biomonitoring

M Sagova-Mareckova, J Boenigk, A Bouchez… - Water research, 2021 - Elsevier
Bioindication has become an indispensable part of water quality monitoring in most
countries of the world, with the presence and abundance of bioindicator taxa, mostly …

Advanced technologies for the remediation of pesticide-contaminated soils

E Morillo, J Villaverde - Science of the total environment, 2017 - Elsevier
The occurrence of pesticides in soil has become a highly significant environmental problem,
which has been increased by the vast use of pesticides worldwide and the absence of …

The environmental distribution and removal of emerging pollutants, highlighting the importance of using microbes as a potential degrader: A review

HA Ahmad, S Ahmad, Q Cui, Z Wang, H Wei… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Emerging pollutants (EPs) create a worldwide concern owing to their low concentration and
severe toxicity to the receptors. The prominent emerging pollutants categories as …

Efficient phytoremediation of organic contaminants in soils using plant–endophyte partnerships

NX Feng, J Yu, HM Zhao, YT Cheng, CH Mo… - Science of the Total …, 2017 - Elsevier
Soil pollution with organic contaminants is one of the most intractable environmental
problems today, posing serious threats to humans and the environment. Innovative …

Bacterial enzymatic degradation of recalcitrant organic pollutants: catabolic pathways and genetic regulations

S Kumari, S Das - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023 - Springer
Contamination of soil and natural water bodies driven by increased organic pollutants
remains a universal concern. Naturally, organic pollutants contain carcinogenic and toxic …