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Formulation of synthetic bacteria consortia for enzymatic biodegradation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons contaminated soil: soil column study
As an efficient method to remove contaminants from highly polluted sites, enzyme biodegradation addresses unresolved issues such as bioremediation...
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Evaluation of the mechanisms underlying altered fatty acid biosynthesis in heterotrophic microalgal strain Chlorella sorokiniana during biodegradation of phenol and p-nitrophenol
Phenolic compounds have become a severe environmental concern due to water contamination, affecting the sustainability of the ecosystem. The...
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Biodegradation of p-xylene—a comparison of three psychrophilic Pseudomonas strains through the lens of gene expression
p-Xylene is considered a recalcitrant compound despite showing a similar aromatic structure to other BTEXs (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene...
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Bacterial enzymatic degradation of recalcitrant organic pollutants: catabolic pathways and genetic regulations
Contamination of soil and natural water bodies driven by increased organic pollutants remains a universal concern. Naturally, organic pollutants...
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Functional genomic analysis of an efficient indole degrading bacteria strain Alcaligenes faecalis IITR89 and its biodegradation characteristics
Indole is a nitrogenous heterocyclic aromatic pollutant often detected in various environments. An efficient indole degrading bacterium strain IITR89...
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Exploring the diversity and hydrocarbon bioremediation potential of microbial community in the waste sludge of Duliajan oil field, Assam, India
Microbial community analysis of crude oil containing sludge collected from Duliajan oil field, Assam, India, showed the predominance of...
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Enzymatic pathway involved in the degradation of fluoranthene by microalgae Chlorella vulgaris
In the present study, the potential of a microalga, Chlorella vulgaris , was assessed for the bioremediation of fluoranthene (FLT), a four ring...
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Exploring the bioremediation potential of Bacillus spp. for sustainable mitigation of hydrocarbon contaminants
Hydrocarbons are persistent pollutants composed of carbon and hydrogen that have a negative impact on plants, animals, and microorganisms. Different...
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Prokaryotic community structure and predicted metabolism associated with hydrocarbon degradation in marine sediments from the Northwest Coast of Baja California, Mexico
PurposeThe coastal environment is a fragile ecosystem exposed to anthropogenic pressures, including pollution. Microbial ecology studies have...
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A Rapid and Simple Method for Screening Microorganisms with a Potential for Catechol Biodegradation
Catechol is a highly toxic compound that is also a key intermediate in biodegradation pathways of various aromatic compounds. In this paper, a new...
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Comparative Genomics Analysis of the Aromatic and Xenobiotic Degradation Capacities and Heavy Metal Resistance in Seven Environmentally Derived Bacterial Isolates
This work is a comparative genomics investigation of the aromatic and xenobiotic compound degradation capabilities and heavy metal resistance of...
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Revealing the degradation mechanisms of the hyper-tolerant bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa STV1713 under high phenol and 2,4-DCP-induced stress conditions through RNA-seq analysis
The ability of bacteria to efficiently remove phenolic pollutants depends on their genetic makeup and environmental conditions. This study examined a...
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Microbial community structure and metabolic profile of anthropized freshwater tributary channels from La Plata River, Argentina, to develop sustainable remediation strategies
Microbial communities from freshwater sediments are involved in biogeochemical cycles and they can be modified by physical and chemical changes in...
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Synergistic degradation of pyrene by Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA06 and Achromobacter sp. AC15 with sodium citrate as the co-metabolic carbon source
Two pyrene-degrading strains, Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA06 and Achromobacter sp. AC15 were co-incubated in equal proportions as a microbiological...
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Synergistic PAH biodegradation by a mixed bacterial consortium: based on a multi-substrate enrichment approach
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination in the environment involves multiple PAHs and various intermediates produced during the microbial...
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Approaches to Degrading Polystyrene (PS) Using Diverse Microorganisms
Use of plastics in the modern world has significantly increased and its persistent nature in an environment is still a major area of concern....
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Bacteria-plant interactions synergistically enhance biodegradation of diesel fuel hydrocarbons
The biotechnological application of microorganisms for rhizoremediation of contaminated sites requires the development of plant-microbe symbionts...
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Biotransformation of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene by Diaphorobacter sp. strain DS2
Diaphorobacter strain DS2 degrades 3-nitrotoluene and 2-nitrotoluene via ring oxidation with 3-nitrotoluene dioxygenase (3NTDO). In the current...
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Exploring triclosan degradation potential of Citrobacter freundii KS2003
The removal of triclosan from the environment is a very challenging task owing to its persistent nature and lipophilic property. Citrobacter freundii ...
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The conversion of the nutrient condition alter the phenol degradation pathway by Rhodococcus biphenylivorans B403: A comparative transcriptomic and proteomic approach
Highly toxic phenol causes a threat to the ecosystem and human body. The development of bioremediation is a crucial issue in environmental...
