Title: | Endophytic microorganisms--promising applications in bioremediation of greenhouse gases |
Author(s): | Stepniewska Z; Kuzniar A; |
Address: | "Department of Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Ul. Konstantynow 1I, 20-708, Lublin, Poland" |
Journal Title: | Appl Microbiol Biotechnol |
DOI: | 10.1007/s00253-013-5235-9 |
ISSN/ISBN: | 1432-0614 (Electronic) 0175-7598 (Print) 0175-7598 (Linking) |
Abstract: | "Bioremediation is a technique that uses microbial metabolism to remove pollutants. Various techniques and strategies of bioremediation (e.g., phytoremediation enhanced by endophytic microorganisms, rhizoremediation) can mainly be used to remove hazardous waste from the biosphere. During the last decade, this specific technique has emerged as a potential cleanup tool only for metal pollutants. This situation has changed recently as a possibility has appeared for bioremediation of other pollutants, for instance, volatile organic compounds, crude oils, and radionuclides. The mechanisms of bioremediation depend on the mobility, solubility, degradability, and bioavailability of contaminants. Biodegradation of pollutions is associated with microbial growth and metabolism, i.e., factors that have an impact on the process. Moreover, these factors have a great influence on degradation. As a result, recognition of natural microbial processes is indispensable for understanding the mechanisms of effective bioremediation. In this review, we have emphasized the occurrence of endophytic microorganisms and colonization of plants by endophytes. In addition, the role of enhanced bioremediation by endophytic bacteria and especially of phytoremediation is presented" |
Keywords: | "*Biodegradation, Environmental Endophytes/*metabolism Environmental Pollutants/metabolism Gases/*metabolism *Greenhouse Effect Plants/*metabolism/*microbiology;" |
Notes: | "MedlineStepniewska, Z Kuzniar, A eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review Germany 2013/09/21 Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2013 Nov; 97(22):9589-96. doi: 10.1007/s00253-013-5235-9. Epub 2013 Sep 19" |