Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a large group of chemicals. They represent an
important concern due to their widespread distribution in the environment, their resistance to …

Concern about increasing incidents of petroleum hydrocarbon spills and spillage into
different marine environments is rising day by day due to enhanced human activities in …

CODEN: JEBIDP serious problem in developing countries due to their growing population
(Ijah, 2003). Generally, PAHs contamination occurs by crude and refined oil which arises …

Phytoremediation is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method, offering a suitable
alternative to chemical and physical approaches for the removal of pollutants from soil. This …

Polyaromatic phenanthrene (Phe) and benzo [a] pyrene (BaP) are highly toxic, mutagenic,
and carcinogenic contaminants widely dispersed in nature, including saline environments …

Seeking new efficient hydrocarbon-degrading yeast stains was the main goal of this study.
Because microorganisms are greatly affected by the environmental factors, the …

This study investigated the ability of fungi isolated from highly contaminated soil to
biodegrade polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compounds, as well as the effect of …

The removal of petroleum and petroleum-based products from the environment is of great
importance. The objectives of this study were to investigate the most suitable physiological …

In the present study, the population of heterotrophic and oil-utilizing fungi was investigated
in soils with different oil contamination from Khuzestan, Iran. Diversity and distribution of soil …

Bioremediation is gaining favorable attention as a more economical and environmentally
friendly technique for the remediation of crude oil hydrocarbons. This makes the search for …