microbial-remediation
Microbial remediation is the use of microorganisms—such as bacteria and fungi—to degrade, neutralize, or sequester environmental contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, and hydrocarbons in soil and water. In plant science, this field is significant because soil contamination directly impairs root function, nutrient uptake, and overall plant health, making microbial remediation a critical tool for restoring productive growing conditions. Researchers also study plant-microbe partnerships in remediation, where root-associated microbial communities can enhance a plant's tolerance to pollutants and accelerate contaminant breakdown in the rhizosphere.
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