Microorganisms present in soil ecosystems contaminated with hydrocarbons and heavy
metals are one of the most complex and diverse assemblages. The influence of long-term …

The advent of molecular microbial tools has defined the modern era of microbial ecology by
paving the way for rapid, high-throughput methods for culture-independent assessment of …

Bioremediation of various pollutants from contaminated sites has emerged as one of the
most economical, efficient, and sustainable methods when compared to physical and …

Population growth and industrialization have aided in the development of different
environmental toxins and the subsequent contamination of the environment. Biotechnology …

The existence of heavy metals when available at a higher concentration has been
documented to pertain to several adverse effects on biomass, soil structure, soil microbial …

The operations of biological systems are challenged by various environmental factors that
interrupt biological processes. Accurate identification and predictive models can serve as …

An amplification of heavy metal contamination in soils and aquatic environments due to
extreme industrialization and urbanization has created a severe environmental problem …

Abatement of pollution and contamination from the natural environment has taken a center
stage in the activities of the environmental managers and researchers. In the recent days …

Among the various microbial biodegradation techniques, molecular microbiology methods
have revolutionized microbial biotechnology, thus leading to rapid and high-throughput …

Traditionally, the identification and characterization of microbial communities in
contaminated soil and water has previously been limited to those microorganisms that are …