The literature on hydrocarbon remediation with basidiomycetes was reviewed. Two
ecological groups are considered for bioremediation, the saprotrophic basidiomycetes …

Land-use intensification with a high demand for pesticides is a consequence of human
population increase. Feasible alternatives for correct concentrated residues discharge are …

Biopurification systems constitute a biological approach for the treatment of pesticide-
containing wastewaters produced in agricultural activities, and contain an active core called …

Hospital wastewater is a major source of pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs),
which are not all removed in conventional wastewater treatment plants. White rot fungi can …

Background Atrazine is one of the most widespread chlorinated herbicides, leaving large
bulks in soils and groundwater. The biodegradation of atrazine by bacteria is well described …

Atrazine is the most common herbicide applied in crops of economic relevance, such as
sugar cane, soybean, and corn. Atrazine and its derivatives desethylatrazine (DEA) and …

Herbicides cause environmental concerns because they are toxic and accumulate in the
environment, food products and water supplies. There is a need to develop safe, efficient …

Pesticides are toxic and recalcitrant in nature and cause contamination in natural
ecosystems and thereafter health problems in ultimate consumers. The residual effects of …

Variety of microorganisms have already proven their capabilities for degradation of wide
range of wastes with anthropogenic nature. These pollutants, both liquid and solids, also …

The mishandling of agrochemical residues in agriculture exerts an important risk for the
environment due to point source contamination. To minimize environmental exposure to …