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Jha A, Barsola B, Pathania D, Sonu, Raizada P, Thakur P, Singh P, Rustagi S, Khosla A, Chaudhary V. Nano-biogenic heavy metals adsorptive remediation for enhanced soil health and sustainable agricultural production. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 252:118926. [PMID: 38657848 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Hazardous heavy metal (HM) pollution constitutes a pervasive global challenge, posing substantial risks to ecosystems and human health. The exigency for expeditious detection, meticulous monitoring, and efficacious remediation of HM within ecosystems is indisputable. Soil contamination, stemming from a myriad of anthropogenic activities, emerges as a principal conduit for HM ingress into the food chain. Traditional soil remediation modalities for HM elimination, while effective are labor-intensive, susceptible to secondary contamination, and exhibit limited efficacy in regions characterized by low metal toxicity. In response to these exigencies, the eco-friendly paradigm of bioremediation has garnered prominence as a financially judicious and sustainable remedial strategy. This approach entails the utilization of hyperaccumulators, Genetically Modified Microorganisms (GMM), and advantageous microbes. The current review offers a comprehensive elucidation of cutting-edge phyto/microbe-based bioremediation techniques, with a specific emphasis on their amalgamation with nanotechnology. Accentuating their pivotal role in advancing sustainable agricultural practices, the review meticulously dissects the synergistic interplay between plants and microbes, underscoring their adeptness in HM remediation sans secondary contamination. Moreover, the review scrutinizes the challenges intrinsic to implementing bioremediation-nanotechnology interface techniques and propounds innovative resolutions. These discernments proffer auspicious trajectories for the future of agriculture. Through the environmentally conscientious marvels of phyto/microbe bioremediation, an optimistic outlook emerges for environmental preservation and the cultivation of a sustainable, salubrious planet via the conduit of cleaner agricultural production.
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- Ayush Jha
- University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Punjab, 140413, India
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- School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, 173229, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Technology, MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana (Ambala), Haryana,133203, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173229, India.
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173229, India
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- Special Centre for Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173229, India
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- School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710126, PR China.
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- Physics Department, Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India; Centre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara University, Punjab, 140401, India.
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Mustafa AN, Khedre AM, El-Masry SM. Assessment of heavy metals in soil, leaf litter, and their bioaccumulation in terrestrial macroinvertebrates in Sohag Governorate, Egypt. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:649. [PMID: 38909348 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12733-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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The presence of elevated levels of heavy metals in soil poses a significant environmental concern with implications for human health and other organisms. The main objective of our study was to reduce the gap information of seasonal abundance, distribution of heavy metals in soil, leaf litter, and some macroinvertebrates in a citrus orchard (Citrus sinensis) in Sohag Governorate, Egypt. The heavy metals copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd) were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. Degree of contamination (DC) was determined for both soil and leaf litter contamination. However, the bioaccumulation factor (BAF) was estimated to determine metal accumulation in the macroinvertebrates including earwigs Anisolabis maritima, chilopoda Scolopendra moristans, spider Dysdera crocata, and earthworm Aporrectodea caliginosa. The study area had clay-loam with varying organic matter, salinity, and pH levels. The degree of contamination varied among seasons, with the highest levels typically observed in autumn in both soil and leaf litter. The soil ranged from low contamination (1.82) to high contamination levels (4.4), while the leaf litter showed extremely high (30.03) to ultra-high (85.92) contamination levels. The mean ecological risk index results indicated that the sampling area had moderate ecological risk levels for Cd (44.3), Zn (42.17), and Pb (80.05), and extremely high levels for Cu (342.5). Heavy metal concentrations in the selected fauna were the highest in autumn, and the bioaccumulation factor varied among species and seasons with some species classified as e-concentrators, micro-concentrators, and macro-concentrators of certain heavy metals. Scolopendra moristans exhibited the highest mean metal concentrations (Cd, Pb, and Zn), while Aporrectodea caliginosa had the lowest. Thus, the differences in heavy metal concentrations found in different soil taxa highlight the significance of taxing a holistic understanding of feeding mechanisms into account when evaluating the potential risk for animals that consume invertebrates.
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- Asmaa N Mustafa
- Group of Invertebrates Ecology and Pollution - Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Sohag, Egypt
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- Group of Invertebrates Ecology and Pollution - Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Sohag, Egypt
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- Group of Invertebrates Ecology and Pollution - Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Sohag, Egypt.
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Dahiya P, Kumari S, Behl M, Kashyap A, Kumari D, Thakur K, Devi M, Kumari N, Kaushik N, Walia A, Bhatt AK, Bhatia RK. Guardians of the Gut: Harnessing the Power of Probiotic Microbiota and Their Exopolysaccharides to Mitigate Heavy Metal Toxicity in Human for Better Health. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2024:10.1007/s12602-024-10281-9. [PMID: 38733461 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-024-10281-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Heavy metal pollution is a significant global health concern, posing risks to both the environment and human health. Exposure to heavy metals happens through various channels like contaminated water, food, air, and workplaces, resulting in severe health implications. Heavy metals also disrupt the gut's microbial balance, leading to dysbiosis characterized by a decrease in beneficial microorganisms and proliferation in harmful ones, ultimately exacerbating health problems. Probiotic microorganisms have demonstrated their ability to adsorb and sequester heavy metals, while their exopolysaccharides (EPS) exhibit chelating properties, aiding in mitigating heavy metal toxicity. These beneficial microorganisms aid in restoring gut integrity through processes like biosorption, bioaccumulation, and biotransformation of heavy metals. Incorporating probiotic strains with high affinity for heavy metals into functional foods and supplements presents a practical approach to mitigating heavy metal toxicity while enhancing gut health. Utilizing probiotic microbiota and their exopolysaccharides to address heavy metal toxicity offers a novel method for improving human health through modulation of the gut microbiome. By combining probiotics and exopolysaccharides, a distinctive strategy emerges for mitigating heavy metal toxicity, highlighting promising avenues for therapeutic interventions and health improvements. Further exploration in this domain could lead to groundbreaking therapies and preventive measures, underscoring probiotic microbiota and exopolysaccharides as natural and environmentally friendly solutions to heavy metal toxicity. This, in turn, could enhance public health by safeguarding the gut from environmental contaminants.
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- Pushpak Dahiya
- Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, 171005, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, 171005, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, 171005, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, 171005, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, 171005, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, 171005, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, 171005, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, 171005, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, 171005, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Sciences, CSK HPKV, Palampur, HP, 176062, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, 171005, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, 171005, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Hammami H, Mozafarjalali M, Hajiani M. Plant extracts as an eco-friendly approach to remove paraquat from aqueous solution. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:1049-1063. [PMID: 38062787 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2023.2288903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Nowadays, water pollution by herbicides is known as a global concern. Paraquat (PQ) (1-1-methyl-4,4-bi-pyridinium-dichloride) is a chip with high performance, which is being widely used herbicide to remove weeds from agricultural and natural ecosystems. PQ can contaminate water sources due to its high solubility in water. Human death by poisoning effects of PQ has been reported in several countries. Therefore, the side effects of PQ are a global challenge. This study aimed to investigate the bioremediation of PQ by plant extracts, as a low-cost, nontoxic, and natural absorbent to remove PQ from aqueous solutions in different conditions. In this regard, the extracts of common purslane (portulaca oleracea), florist kalanchoe (kalanchoe blossfeldiana), and jade plant (crassula portulaca) were used as adsorbents. For this purpose, the effect of various parameters such as contact time, initial concentration of PQ solution, temperature, pH, and amount of extract was investigated. The results of present study showed that P. oleracea extract and C. portulaca extracts have higher adsorption efficiency than k. blossfeldiana extract. The highest PQ removal was obtained by P. oleracea extract (79.04%) and C. portulaca extract (78.72%) at pH = 11, the adsorbent content of 0.2 mg L-1, and the lowest absorption of PQ (50.6%) was obtained by K. blossfeldiana extract. The highest PQ removal by plant extract was observed at 30 min for P. oleracea and C. portulaca, and at 15 min for k. blossfeldiana extract. Moreover, surface absorption capacity increased with increasing plant extract concentration, decreasing PQ concentration and decreased with increasing temperature. Finally, it can be concluded that plant extract can help to remove PQ from the aqueous solution.
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- Hossein Hammami
- Department of Plant Production and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
- Member of the Plant and Environmental Stresses Research Group, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
- Member of the Unconventional Water Research Group, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
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Navina BK, Velmurugan NK, Senthil Kumar P, Rangasamy G, Palanivelu J, Thamarai P, Vickram AS, Saravanan A, Shakoor A. Fungal bioremediation approaches for the removal of toxic pollutants: Mechanistic understanding for biorefinery applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 350:141123. [PMID: 38185426 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Pollution is a global menace that poses harmful effects on all the living ecosystems and to the Earth. As years pass by, the available and the looming rate of pollutants increases at a faster rate. Although many treatments and processing strategies are waged for treating such pollutants, the by-products and the wastes or drain off generated by these treatments further engages in the emission of hazardous waste. Innovative and long-lasting solutions are required to address the urgent global issue of hazardous pollutant remediation from contaminated environments. Myco-remediation is a top-down green and eco-friendly tool for pollution management. It is a cost-effective and safer practice of converting pernicious substances into non-toxic forms by the use of fungi. But these pollutants can be transformed into useable products along with multiple benefits for the environment such as sequestration of carbon emissions and also to generate high valuable bioactive materials that fits as a sustainable economic model. The current study has examined the possible applications of fungi in biorefineries and their critical role in the transformation and detoxification of pollutants. The paper offers important insights into using fungal bioremediation for both economically and environmentally sound solutions in the domain of biorefinery applications by combining recent research findings.
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- Bala Krishnan Navina
- Department of Biotechnology, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600062, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600062, India
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- Centre for Pollution Control and Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry, 605014, India.
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; University Centre for Research and Development & Department of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600062, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, West Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
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Firincă C, Zamfir LG, Constantin M, Răut I, Capră L, Popa D, Jinga ML, Baroi AM, Fierăscu RC, Corneli NO, Postolache C, Doni M, Gurban AM, Jecu L, Șesan TE. Microbial Removal of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Environments Using Metal-Resistant Indigenous Strains. J Xenobiot 2023; 14:51-78. [PMID: 38249101 PMCID: PMC10801475 DOI: 10.3390/jox14010004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Contamination of soil with heavy metals has become a matter of global importance due to its impact on agriculture, environmental integrity, and therefore human health and safety. Several microbial strains isolated from soil contaminated by long-term chemical and petrochemical activities were found to manifest various levels of tolerance to Cr, Pb, and Zn, out of which Bacillus marisflavi and Trichoderma longibrachiatum exhibited above-moderate tolerance. The concentrations of target heavy metals before and after bioremediation were determined using electrochemical screen-printed electrodes (SPE) modified with different nanomaterials. The morpho-structural SEM/EDX analyses confirmed the presence of metal ions on the surface of the cell, with metal uptake being mediated by biosorption with hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amino groups as per FTIR observations. T. longibrachiatum was observed to pose a higher bioremediation potential compared to B. marisflavi, removing 87% of Cr and 67% of Zn, respectively. Conversely, B. marisflavi removed 86% of Pb from the solution, compared to 48% by T. longibrachiatum. Therefore, the fungal strain T. longibrachiatum could represent a viable option for Cr and Zn bioremediation strategies, whereas the bacterial strain B. marisflavi may be used in Pb bioremediation applications.
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- Cristina Firincă
- Biotechnology and Bioanalysis Departments, National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.F.); (M.D.)
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Spl. Independenței, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- Biotechnology and Bioanalysis Departments, National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.F.); (M.D.)
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- Biotechnology and Bioanalysis Departments, National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.F.); (M.D.)
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Titu Maiorescu of Bucharest, 040441 Bucharest, Romania
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- Biotechnology and Bioanalysis Departments, National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.F.); (M.D.)
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- Biotechnology and Bioanalysis Departments, National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.F.); (M.D.)
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- Biotechnology and Bioanalysis Departments, National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.F.); (M.D.)
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- Biotechnology and Bioanalysis Departments, National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.F.); (M.D.)
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- Biotechnology and Bioanalysis Departments, National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.F.); (M.D.)
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- Biotechnology and Bioanalysis Departments, National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.F.); (M.D.)
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Microbiology and Immunology—Cantacuzino, 103 Spl. Independenței, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Spl. Independenței, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- Biotechnology and Bioanalysis Departments, National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.F.); (M.D.)
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- Biotechnology and Bioanalysis Departments, National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.F.); (M.D.)
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- Biotechnology and Bioanalysis Departments, National Institute of Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independenței, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.F.); (M.D.)
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Spl. Independenței, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
- Field Crop Section, Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Bd Mărăști 61, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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El-Gendy MMAA, Abdel-Moniem SM, Ammar NS, El-Bondkly AMA. Bioremoval of heavy metals from aqueous solution using dead biomass of indigenous fungi derived from fertilizer industry effluents: isotherm models evaluation and batch optimization. Biometals 2023; 36:1307-1329. [PMID: 37428423 PMCID: PMC10684411 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-023-00520-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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The present work investigated the utilization of dead biomass of the highly multi-heavy metals tolerant indigenous fungal strain NRCA8 isolated from the mycobiome of fertilizer industry effluents that containing multiple heavy metal ions at high levels to remove Pb2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, and Mn2+ as multiple solutes from multi-metals aqueous solutions for the first time. Based on morphotype, lipotype and genotype characteristics, NRCA8 was identified as Cladosporium sp. NRCA8. The optimal conditions for the bioremoval procedure in the batch system were pH 5.5 for maximum removal (91.30%, 43.25%, and 41.50%) of Pb2+, Zn2+ and Mn2+ but pH 6.0 supported the maximum bioremoval and uptake of Ni2+ (51.60% and 2.42 mg/g) by NRCA8 dead biomass from the multi-metals aqueous solution, respectively. The 30 min run time supported the highest removal efficiency and uptake capacity of all heavy metals under study. Moreover, the equilibrium between the sorbent NRCA8 fungal biomass and sorbates Ni2+, Pb2+ and Zn2+ was attained after increasing the dead biomass dose to 5.0 g/L. Dead NRCA8 biomass was described by scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectrometer before and after biosorption of Pb2+, Ni2+, Zn2+ and Mn2+ under multiple metals system. The Langmuir, Freundlich and Dubinin-Kaganer-Radushkevich isotherms were applied to characterize the adsorption equilibrium between Pb2+, Ni2+, Mn2+ and Zn2+ and the adsorbent NRCA8. By comparing the obtained coefficient of regression (R2) by Freundlich (0.997, 0.723, 0.999, and 0.917), Langmiur (0.974, 0.999, 0.974, and 0.911) and Dubinin-Radushkevich (0.9995, 0.756, 0.9996 and 0.900) isotherms values for Pb2+, Zn2+, Ni2+ and Mn2+ adsorption, respectively, it was found that the isotherms are proper in their own merits in characterization the possible of NRCA8 for removal of Pb2+, Zn2+, Ni2+ and Mn2+. DKR isotherm is the best for Pb2+ and Ni2+ (0.9995 and 0.9996) while Langmiur isotherm giving a good fit to the Zn2+ sorption (0.9990) as well as Freundlich isotherm giving a good fit to the Mn2+ sorption (0.9170). The efficiencies of Cladosporium sp. NRCA8 dead biomass for bioremoval of heavy metals from real wastewater under the optimized conditions were Pb2+, Ag+, Mn2+, Zn2+ and Al3+ ˃ Ni2+ ˃ Cr6+ ˃ Co2+ ˃ Fe3+ ˃ Cu2+ ˃ Cd2+. Dead NRCA8 biomass showed efficient ability to adsorb and reduce harmful components in the industrial effluents to a level acceptable for discharge into the environment.
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- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, 12622, Giza, Egypt
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Borah G, Deka H. Vermiremediation of heavy metals (HMs)-contaminated agricultural land: synergistic changes in soil enzyme activities and earthworm's growth parameters. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:115266-115278. [PMID: 37880396 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30500-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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In this investigation the heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Mn, Cr and Ni) remediation potential of Eisenia fetida was studied in the crude oil polluted soil. The potential of E. fetida was evaluated based on the decrease in concentrations of Cu, Zn, Mn, Cr and Ni, and improvement in the soil enzyme activities at the end of 90 days of experimental trials. Moreover, soil health quality, inter-relationship between the enzyme activities and the growth parameters of E. fetida and synergistic relation among the enzyme activities were also evaluated through G-Mean and T-QSI indices, chord plot analysis and principal component analysis (PCA) to confirm the performance of E. fetida during vermiremediation. The results revealed that the soil treated with E. fetida showed a reduction in the concentration of Cu, Zn, Mn, Cr and Ni by 17.4% 19.45%, 9.44%, 23.8% and 9.6% respectively by end of the experimental trials. The cellulase, amylase, polyphenol oxidase, peroxidase, urease, dehydrogenase and catalase activities in the E. fetida-treated soil were enhanced by 89.83%, 99.17%, 142%, 109.9%, 92.9%, 694.3% and 274.5% respectively. The results of SEM-EDS revealed enhancement in the O, K, Na, Mg and P content by 62.36%, 96.2%, 97.9%, 93.7% and 98.2% respectively by the end of the experimental trial. The G-Mean and T-QSI indices also confirmed the improvement in soil enzyme activities thereby indicating the positive influence of E. fetida on soil decontamination process. The chord plot indicated the interrelationship between the earthworm's growth parameters and enzyme activities of the soil as indicated by the high linkage between the nodes. Finally, the PCA confirmed the negative effect of the heavy metals on the soil enzyme activities and synergistic interrelationship between the enzyme activities during the vermiremediation process. Thus, this study demonstrated the changes in the soil enzyme activities and their interconnected influences during vermiremediation of crude oil sourced heavy metals from polluted soil.
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- Glory Borah
- Ecology and Environmental Remediation Laboratory, Department of Botany, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Ecology and Environmental Remediation Laboratory, Department of Botany, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India.
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El-Gendy MMAA, Abdel-Moniem SM, Ammar NS, El-Bondkly AMA. Multimetal bioremediation from aqueous solution using dead biomass of Mucor sp. NRCC6 derived from detergent manufacturing effluent. J Appl Genet 2023; 64:569-590. [PMID: 37407883 PMCID: PMC10457414 DOI: 10.1007/s13353-023-00765-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Among ten metal-tolerant fungal isolates obtained from the microbiomes of detergent industry effluent, Mucor sp. NRCC6 showed the highest tolerance and an adaptive behavior toward the heavy metals Ni2+, Pb2+, Mn2+, and Zn2+. It gave the highest growth rates 0.790 ± 0.59, 0.832 ± 0.32, 0.774 ± 0.40, and 0.741 ± 1.06 mm/h along with the lowest growth inhibition 9.19, 4.37, 11.04, and 14.83% in the presence of Pb2+, Zn2+, Ni2+, and Mn2+, respectively, at a concentration of 5.0 g/L. Then, Mucor sp. NRCC6 was selected as a biotrap for the removal of these heavy metals. The optimized operating conditions were detected to be pH 6.0 for Pb2+, Zn2+, and Mn2+ and pH 5.5 for Ni2+ at 30 °C; agitation speed 150 rpm; contact time 30 min for Mn2+ and Ni2+, 30-60 min for Pb2+, and 90-180 min for Zn2+; NRCC6 biomass dosage 5.0 g/L for Ni2+ and Pb2+ and 10.0 g/L for Mn2+ and Zn2+; and initial concentration 12 mg/L of each ion in the multimetal aqueous solutions. Under these optimized conditions, the adsorption capacity for Pb2+, Ni2+, Mn2+, and Zn2+ reached 98.75, 59.25, 58.33, and 50.83%. The Langmuir isotherm was the best for describing the adsorption of Zn2+ (0.970) and Mn2+ (0.977). The Freundlich isotherm significantly giving a good fit to the adsorption of Pb2+ (0.998) while the adsorption of Ni2+ onto NRCC6 biomass can follow DKR (0.998). Furthermore, the current study revealed that Mucor sp. NRCC6 fungus is a new efficient and eco-friendly method that revealed a maximum removal of 100% for Pb2+ and Zn2+ as well as 97.39, 88.70, 78.95, 74.0, 70.22, 68.57, and 60.0% for Ni2+, Mn2+, Cd2+, Cu2+, Fe3+, As2+, and Cr6+ from the industrial wastewater, respectively.
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- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, El-Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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Abd Elnabi MK, Elkaliny NE, Elyazied MM, Azab SH, Elkhalifa SA, Elmasry S, Mouhamed MS, Shalamesh EM, Alhorieny NA, Abd Elaty AE, Elgendy IM, Etman AE, Saad KE, Tsigkou K, Ali SS, Kornaros M, Mahmoud YAG. Toxicity of Heavy Metals and Recent Advances in Their Removal: A Review. TOXICS 2023; 11:580. [PMID: 37505546 PMCID: PMC10384455 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11070580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Natural and anthropogenic sources of metals in the ecosystem are perpetually increasing; consequently, heavy metal (HM) accumulation has become a major environmental concern. Human exposure to HMs has increased dramatically due to the industrial activities of the 20th century. Mercury, arsenic lead, chrome, and cadmium have been the most prevalent HMs that have caused human toxicity. Poisonings can be acute or chronic following exposure via water, air, or food. The bioaccumulation of these HMs results in a variety of toxic effects on various tissues and organs. Comparing the mechanisms of action reveals that these metals induce toxicity via similar pathways, including the production of reactive oxygen species, the inactivation of enzymes, and oxidative stress. The conventional techniques employed for the elimination of HMs are deemed inadequate when the HM concentration is less than 100 mg/L. In addition, these methods exhibit certain limitations, including the production of secondary pollutants, a high demand for energy and chemicals, and reduced cost-effectiveness. As a result, the employment of microbial bioremediation for the purpose of HM detoxification has emerged as a viable solution, given that microorganisms, including fungi and bacteria, exhibit superior biosorption and bio-accumulation capabilities. This review deals with HM uptake and toxicity mechanisms associated with HMs, and will increase our knowledge on their toxic effects on the body organs, leading to better management of metal poisoning. This review aims to enhance comprehension and offer sources for the judicious selection of microbial remediation technology for the detoxification of HMs. Microbial-based solutions that are sustainable could potentially offer crucial and cost-effective methods for reducing the toxicity of HMs.
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- Manar K. Abd Elnabi
- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
- Biotechnology Program, Institute of Basic and Applied Science (BAS), Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, New Borg El-Arab City 21934, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Microbiology Department, Faculty of science, Damanhour University, Behaira 22514, Egypt;
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 1 Karatheodori str, 26504 Patras, Greece;
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 1 Karatheodori str, 26504 Patras, Greece;
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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Racić G, Vukelić I, Kordić B, Radić D, Lazović M, Nešić L, Panković D. Screening of Native Trichoderma Species for Nickel and Copper Bioremediation Potential Determined by FTIR and XRF. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11030815. [PMID: 36985388 PMCID: PMC10053837 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11030815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Soil pollution with heavy metals is a serious threat to the environment. However, soils polluted with heavy metals are considered good sources of native metal-resistant Trichoderma strains. Trichoderma spp. are free-living fungi commonly isolated from different ecosystems, establishing endophytic associations with plants. They have important ecological and biotechnological roles due to their production of a wide range of secondary metabolites, thus regulating plant growth and development or inducing resistance to plant pathogens. In this work we used indigenous Trichoderma strains that were previously isolated from different soil types to determine their tolerance to increased copper and nickel concentrations as well as mechanisms of metal removal. The concentrations of bioavailable metal concentrations were determined after extraction with diethylene-triamine pentaacetate (DTPA)-extractable metals (Cd, Cr, Co, Cu, Pb, Mn, Ni, and Zn) from the soil samples by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Two indigenous T. harzianum strains were selected for copper tolerance, and three indigenous T. longibrachiatum strains were selected for nickel tolerance tests. Strains were isolated from the soils with the highest and among the lowest DTPA-extractable metal concentrations to determine whether the adaptation to different concentrations of metals affects the mechanisms of remediation. Mechanisms of metal removal were determined using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), non-destructive methods characterized by high measurement speed with little or no need for sample preparation and very low costs. Increased DTPA-extractable metal content for nickel and copper was detected in the soil samples above the target value (TV), and for nickel above the soil remediation intervention values (SRIVs), for total metal concentrations which were previously determined. The SRIV is a threshold of metal concentrations indicating a serious soil contamination, thus confirming the need for soil remediation. The use of FTIR and XRF methods revealed that the presence of both biosorption and accumulation of metals in the Trichoderma cells, providing good bioremediation potential for Ni and Cu.
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- Gordana Racić
- Faculty of Ecological Agriculture, Educons University, Vojvode Putnika 87, 21208 Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- Faculty of Ecological Agriculture, Educons University, Vojvode Putnika 87, 21208 Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 4, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Institute of General and Physical Chemistry, Studentski Trg 12-16, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia
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- AbioTech Lab, Vojvode Putnika 87, 21208 Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 8, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Ecological Agriculture, Educons University, Vojvode Putnika 87, 21208 Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
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Kamilari E, Stanton C, Reen FJ, Ross RP. Uncovering the Biotechnological Importance of Geotrichum candidum. Foods 2023; 12:foods12061124. [PMID: 36981051 PMCID: PMC10048088 DOI: 10.3390/foods12061124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Fungi make a fundamental contribution to several biotechnological processes, including brewing, winemaking, and the production of enzymes, organic acids, alcohols, antibiotics, and pharmaceuticals. The present review explores the biotechnological importance of the filamentous yeast-like fungus Geotrichum candidum, a ubiquitous species known for its use as a starter in the dairy industry. To uncover G. candidum's biotechnological role, we performed a search for related work through the scientific indexing internet services, Web of Science and Google Scholar. The following query was used: Geotrichum candidum, producing about 6500 scientific papers from 2017 to 2022. From these, approximately 150 that were associated with industrial applications of G. candidum were selected. Our analysis revealed that apart from its role as a starter in the dairy and brewing industries, this species has been administered as a probiotic nutritional supplement in fish, indicating improvements in developmental and immunological parameters. Strains of this species produce a plethora of biotechnologically important enzymes, including cellulases, β-glucanases, xylanases, lipases, proteases, and α-amylases. Moreover, strains that produce antimicrobial compounds and that are capable of bioremediation were identified. The findings of the present review demonstrate the importance of G. candidum for agrifood- and bio-industries and provide further insights into its potential future biotechnological roles.
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- Eleni Kamilari
- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, T12 YT20 Cork, Ireland
- School of Microbiology, University College Cork, T12 YT20 Cork, Ireland
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- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, T12 YT20 Cork, Ireland
- School of Microbiology, University College Cork, T12 YT20 Cork, Ireland
- Department of Biosciences, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, P61 C996 Co. Cork, Ireland
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- School of Microbiology, University College Cork, T12 YT20 Cork, Ireland
- Synthesis and Solid State Pharmaceutical Centre, University College Cork, T12 YT20 Cork, Ireland
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- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, T12 YT20 Cork, Ireland
- School of Microbiology, University College Cork, T12 YT20 Cork, Ireland
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Hkiri N, Olicón-Hernández DR, Pozo C, Chouchani C, Asses N, Aranda E. Simultaneous Heavy Metal-Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Removal by Native Tunisian Fungal Species. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9:jof9030299. [PMID: 36983467 PMCID: PMC10054441 DOI: 10.3390/jof9030299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Multi-contamination by organic pollutants and toxic metals is common in anthropogenic and industrial environments. In this study, the five fungal strains Chaetomium jodhpurense (MH667651.1), Chaetomium maderasense (MH665977.1), Paraconiothyrium variabile (MH667653.1), Emmia lacerata, and Phoma betae (MH667655.1), previously isolated in Tunisia, were investigated for the simultaneous removal and detoxification of phenanthrene (PHE) and benzo[a]anthracene (BAA), as well as heavy metals (HMs) (Cu, Zn, Pb and Ag) in Kirk’s media. The removal was analysed using HPLC, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) coupled to a QToF mass spectrometer, transmission electron microscopy, and toxicology was assessed using phytotoxicity (Lepidium sativum seeds) and Microtox® (Allivibrio fisherii) assays. The PHE and BAA degradation rates, in free HMs cultures, reached 78.8% and 70.7%, respectively. However, the addition of HMs considerably affected the BAA degradation rate. The highest degradation rates were associated with the significant production of manganese-peroxidase, lignin peroxidase, and unspecific peroxygenase. The Zn and Cu removal efficacy was considerably higher with live cells than dead cells. Transmission electron microscopy confirmed the involvement of both bioaccumulation and biosorption processes in fungal HM removal. The environmental toxicological assays proved that simultaneous PAH and HM removal was accompanied by detoxification. The metabolites produced during co-treatment were not toxic for plant tissues, and the acute toxicity was reduced. The obtained results indicate that the tested fungi can be applied in the remediation of sites simultaneously contaminated with PAHs and HMs.
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- Neila Hkiri
- Institute of Water Research, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Laboratory of Environmental Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Sciences and Technologies of the Environment, University of Carthage, Tunis 1000, Tunisia
- Correspondence: (N.H.); (E.A.)
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- Laboratorio de Bioquímica y Biotecnología de Hongos, Departamento de Microbiología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México 07738, Mexico
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- Institute of Water Research, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Department of Microbiology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Laboratory of Environmental Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Sciences and Technologies of the Environment, University of Carthage, Tunis 1000, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Microbial Ecology and Technology, National Institute of Applied Science and Technology, University of Carthage, Tunis 1000, Tunisia
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- Institute of Water Research, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Department of Microbiology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Correspondence: (N.H.); (E.A.)
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Manikandan SK, Pallavi P, Shetty K, Bhattacharjee D, Giannakoudakis DA, Katsoyiannis IA, Nair V. Effective Usage of Biochar and Microorganisms for the Removal of Heavy Metal Ions and Pesticides. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28020719. [PMID: 36677777 PMCID: PMC9862088 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The bioremediation of heavy metal ions and pesticides is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Microbial remediation is considered superior to conventional abiotic remediation processes, due to its cost-effectiveness, decrement of biological and chemical sludge, selectivity toward specific metal ions, and high removal efficiency in dilute effluents. Immobilization technology using biochar as a carrier is one important approach for advancing microbial remediation. This article provides an overview of biochar-based materials, including their design and production strategies, physicochemical properties, and applications as adsorbents and support for microorganisms. Microorganisms that can cope with the various heavy metal ions and/or pesticides that enter the environment are also outlined in this review. Pesticide and heavy metal bioremediation can be influenced by microbial activity, pollutant bioavailability, and environmental factors, such as pH and temperature. Furthermore, by elucidating the interaction mechanisms, this paper summarizes the microbe-mediated remediation of heavy metals and pesticides. In this review, we also compile and discuss those works focusing on the study of various bioremediation strategies utilizing biochar and microorganisms and how the immobilized bacteria on biochar contribute to the improvement of bioremediation strategies. There is also a summary of the sources and harmful effects of pesticides and heavy metals. Finally, based on the research described above, this study outlines the future scope of this field.
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- Soumya K. Manikandan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Mangalore 575025, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Mangalore 575025, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Mangalore 575025, India
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- Laboratory of Chemical and Environmental Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
- Correspondence: (D.A.G.); (V.N.)
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- Laboratory of Chemical and Environmental Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Mangalore 575025, India
- Correspondence: (D.A.G.); (V.N.)
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Chaurasia PK, Nagraj, Sharma N, Kumari S, Yadav M, Singh S, Mani A, Yadava S, Bharati SL. Fungal assisted bio-treatment of environmental pollutants with comprehensive emphasis on noxious heavy metals: Recent updates. Biotechnol Bioeng 2023; 120:57-81. [PMID: 36253930 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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In the present time of speedy developments and industrialization, heavy metals are being uncovered in aquatic environment and soil via refining, electroplating, processing, mining, metallurgical activities, dyeing and other several metallic and metal based industrial and synthetic activities. Heavy metals like lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), Zinc (Zn), Cobalt (Co), Iron (Fe), and many other are considered as seriously noxious and toxic for the aquatic environment, human, and other aquatic lives and have damaging influences. Such heavy metals, which are very tough to be degraded, can be managed by reducing their potential through various processes like removal, precipitation, oxidation-reduction, bio-sorption, recovery, bioaccumulation, bio-mineralization etc. Microbes are known as talented bio-agents for the heavy metals detoxification process and fungi are one of the cherished bio-sources that show noteworthy aptitude of heavy metal sorption and metal tolerance. Thus, the main objective of the authors was to come with a comprehensive review having methodological insights on the novel and recent results in the field of mycoremediation of heavy metals. This review significantly assesses the potential talent of fungi in heavy metal detoxification and thus, in environmental restoration. Many reported works, methodologies and mechanistic sights have been evaluated to explore the fungal-assisted heavy metal remediation. Herein, a compact and effectual discussion on the recent mycoremediation studies of organic pollutants like dyes, petroleum, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, and pharmaceutical wastes have also been presented.
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- Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia
- P. G. Department of Chemistry, L.S. College, B. R. A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
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- P. G. Department of Chemistry, L.S. College, B. R. A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
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- P. G. Department of Chemistry, L.S. College, B. R. A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
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- P. G. Department of Chemistry, L.S. College, B. R. A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
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- P. G. Department of Chemistry, L.S. College, B. R. A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, D. D. U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India
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Effects of Trichoderma atroviride SG3403 and Bacillus subtilis 22 on the Biocontrol of Wheat Head Blight. J Fungi (Basel) 2022; 8:jof8121250. [PMID: 36547583 PMCID: PMC9780869 DOI: 10.3390/jof8121250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Wheat head blight caused by Fusarium graminearum is one of the major wheat diseases in the world; therefore, it is very significant to develop an effective and environmentally friendly microbial fungicide against it. Trichoderma atroviride and Bacillus subtilis are widely applied biocontrol microorganisms with separate advantages; however, little work has been conducted for synergistically elevating the effects of biocontrol and plant promotion through the co-cultivation of the two microorganisms. Our study demonstrated that T. atroviride SG3403 is compatible with B. subtilis 22. The co-culture metabolites contained a group of antagonistic compounds which were able to inhibit F. graminearum growth and increase the activities of pathogen G protein and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) as compared with axenic culture metabolites. Additionally, the co-culture metabolites enabled us to more significantly decrease the production of gibberellin (GA), deoxynivalenol (DON), and zearalenone (ZEN) from F. graminearum, which disorganized the subcellular structure, particularly the cytoplasm of F. graminearum hyphae, relative to the axenically cultured metabolites. Furthermore, the seed-coating agent made by the co-culture had significant effects against F. graminearum infection by triggering the expression of host plant defensive genes, including PR1, PR3, PR4, PR5, ACS, and SOD. It is suggested that jasmonic acid and ethylene (JA/ET) signaling might dominate wheat's induced systemic resistance (ISR) against wheat head blight. A dry, powdered bio-seed coating agent containing the co-culture mixtures was confirmed to be a bioavailable formulation that can be applied to control wheat head blight. Taken together, the co-culture's metabolites or the metabolites and living cells might provide a basis for the further development of a new kind of microbial bio-fungicide in the future.
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Gupta A, Dubey P, Kumar M, Roy A, Sharma D, Khan MM, Bajpai AB, Shukla RP, Pathak N, Hasanuzzaman M. Consequences of Arsenic Contamination on Plants and Mycoremediation-Mediated Arsenic Stress Tolerance for Sustainable Agriculture. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11233220. [PMID: 36501260 PMCID: PMC9735799 DOI: 10.3390/plants11233220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Arsenic contamination in water and soil is becoming a severe problem. It is toxic to the environment and human health. It is usually found in small quantities in rock, soil, air, and water which increase due to natural and anthropogenic activities. Arsenic exposure leads to several diseases such as vascular disease, including stroke, ischemic heart disease, and peripheral vascular disease, and also increases the risk of liver, lungs, kidneys, and bladder tumors. Arsenic leads to oxidative stress that causes an imbalance in the redox system. Mycoremediation approaches can potentially reduce the As level near the contaminated sites and are procuring popularity as being eco-friendly and cost-effective. Many fungi have specific metal-binding metallothionein proteins, which are used for immobilizing the As concentration from the soil, thereby removing the accumulated As in crops. Some fungi also have other mechanisms to reduce the As contamination, such as biosynthesis of glutathione, cell surface precipitation, bioaugmentation, biostimulation, biosorption, bioaccumulation, biovolatilization, methylation, and chelation of As. Arsenic-resistant fungi and recombinant yeast have a significant potential for better elimination of As from contaminated areas. This review discusses the relationship between As exposure, oxidative stress, and signaling pathways. We also explain how to overcome the detrimental effects of As contamination through mycoremediation, unraveling the mechanism of As-induced toxicity.
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- Anmol Gupta
- IIRC-3, Plant-Microbe Interaction and Molecular Immunology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Institute of Plant Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion 7505101, Israel
- Correspondence: (M.K.); (M.H.)
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- CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Plant Molecular Biology Laboratory, CSIR National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Integral Institute of Allied Health Sciences & Research (IIAHS&R), Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, D.B.S. (PG) College, Dehradun 248001, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya 224001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
- Correspondence: (M.K.); (M.H.)
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Abedi T, Gavanji S, Mojiri A. Lead and Zinc Uptake and Toxicity in Maize and Their Management. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11151922. [PMID: 35893627 PMCID: PMC9332466 DOI: 10.3390/plants11151922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Soil contamination with heavy metals is a global problem, and these metals can reach the food chain through uptake by plants, endangering human health. Among the metal pollutants in soils, zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb) are common co-pollutants from anthropogenic activities. Thus, we sought to define the accumulation of Zn and Pb in agricultural soils and maize. Concentrations of Pb in agricultural soil (in Namibia) could reach 3015 mg/Kg, whereas concentrations of Zn in soil (in China) could reach 1140 mg/Kg. In addition, the maximum concentrations of Zn and Pb were 27,870 and 2020 mg/Kg in maize roots and 4180 and 6320 mg/Kg in shoots, respectively. Recent studies have shown that soil properties (such as organic matter content, pH, cation exchange capacity (CEC), texture, and clay content) can play important roles in the bioavailability of Zn and Pb. We also investigated some of the genes and proteins involved in the uptake and transport of Zn and Pb by maize. Among several amendment methods to reduce the bioavailability of Zn and Pb in soils, the use of biochar, bioremediation, and the application of gypsum and lime have been widely reported as effective methods for reducing the accumulation of metals in soils and plants.
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- Tayebeh Abedi
- Division of Integrated Sciences for Life, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, 1-3-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8526, Japan;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 8174673441, Iran;
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
- Correspondence:
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El-Bondkly AMA, El-Gendy MMAA. Bioremoval of some heavy metals from aqueous solutions by two different indigenous fungi Aspergillus sp. AHM69 and Penicillium sp. AHM96 isolated from petroleum refining wastewater. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09854. [PMID: 35815132 PMCID: PMC9260626 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Myco-remediation of heavy metals using indigenous fungi of different petroleum refining areas in Egypt was applied. Among the physicochemical parameters determined in these refineries effluents, the highest levels of heavy metals were recorded for the most toxic heavy metals Fe3+ and Co2+. The fungal isolates under the isolation codes AHM69 and AHM96 isolated from the mycobiome of Mostorod and Tanta refineries, respectively showed the best bioremoval efficiency toward heavy metals from the real wastewater mixture and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from aqueous solutions. Based on phenotypic and genotypic analysis they were identified as Aspergillus sp. AHM69 and Penicillium sp. AHM96. The optimum conditions for the best bioremoval of Fe3+ and Co2+ from aqueous solutions by Aspergillus sp. AHM69 were live biomass, temperature 45–55 °C, pH 4.5–5.0, contact time 180 min, metal concentration equal to 1000 and 400 mg/L of Fe3+ and Co2+ with live fungal biomass dose of 0.5% and 0.4% with Fe3+ and Co2+, respectively. Concerning to the biomass of Penicillium sp. AHM96, the optimum operation conditions for the best removal of Fe3+ and Co2+ were 45 °C, pH 5.0 and 400 mg/L of Fe3+ with 1.0% biosorbent dosage or 1000 mg/L of Co2+ with 0.5% biosorbent dosage for 180 min as process time. Furthermore, FTIR analysis showed masking, shifting, creating and absenting of different functional groups in the fungal biomass surface of AHM96 and AHM69 strains in the presence of Fe3+ and Co2+ compared to unloaded biomasses. Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX) indicated that the removal of Fe3+ and Co2+ by fungi AHM69 and AHM96 was via biosorption and bioaccumulation on the biomass surface. Our results suggested that in the near future, fungal treatment is likely to outperform and replace other chemical and biological treatments in industrial wastewater treatment for oil refining.
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Lupini S, Peña-Bahamonde J, Bonito G, Rodrigues DF. Effect of Endosymbiotic Bacteria on Fungal Resistance Toward Heavy Metals. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:822541. [PMID: 35369521 PMCID: PMC8965456 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.822541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Most studies on metal removal or tolerance by fungi or bacteria focus on single isolates, without taking into consideration that some fungi in nature may be colonized by endobacteria. To address this knowledge gap, we investigated the tolerance and removal of diverse metals with two fungal species: Linnemannia elongata containing Burkholderia-related endobacteria and Benniella erionia containing Mollicute-related endobacteria. Isogenic lines of both species were generated with antibiotic treatments to remove their respective endobacteria. Experiments involved comparing the isogenic lines and wild type fungi in relation to the minimum inhibitory concentration for the metals, the fungal ability to remove these different metals via atomic adsorption spectroscopy, and the interaction of the metals with specific functional groups of the fungi and fungi-bacteria to determine the role of the bacteria via attenuated total reflection fourier transformed infrared (ATR-FTIR). Finally, we determined the influence of different metal concentrations, associated with moderate and high fungal growth inhibition, on the presence of the endobacteria inside the fungal mycelium via quantitative real-time PCR. Results showed that the presence of the endosymbiont increased B. erionia resistance to Mn2+ and increased the removal of Fe2+ compared to isogenic lines. The absence of the endosymbiont in L. elongata increased the fungal resistance toward Fe2+ and improved the removal of Fe2+. Furthermore, when the bacterial endosymbiont was present in L. elongata, a decrease in the fungal resistance to Ca2+, Fe2+, and Cr6+was noticeable. In the ATR-FTIR analysis, we determined that C-H and C = O were the major functional groups affected by the presence of Cu2+, Mn2+, and Fe2+ for L. elongata and in the presence of Cu2+ and Ca2+ for B. eronia. It is noteworthy that the highest concentration of Pb2+ led to the loss of endobacteria in both L. elongata and B. eronia, while the other metals generally increased the concentration of endosymbionts inside the fungal mycelium. From these results, we concluded that bacterial endosymbionts of fungi can play a fundamental role in fungal resistance to metals. This study provides the first step toward a greater understanding of symbiotic interactions between bacteria and fungi in relation to metal tolerance and remediation.
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- Simone Lupini
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
- Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
- Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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Ahadi N, Askari S, Fouladitajar A, Akbari I. Facile synthesis of hierarchically structured MIL-53(Al) with superior properties using an environmentally-friendly ultrasonic method for separating lead ions from aqueous solutions. Sci Rep 2022; 12:2649. [PMID: 35173211 PMCID: PMC8850475 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-06518-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The present study aims at investigating sonochemically synthesized MIL-53(Al) and its applications in adsorption lead ions from aqueous solution. XRD, FESEM, BET, and FTIR analyses were employed to identify and characterize MIL-53(Al). The ultrasonic-assisted synthesis procedure results in reducing the synthesis time to 24 h; however, the conventional synthesis of MIL-53(Al) takes 3 days. Applying ultrasonic waves also leads to increase of the specific surface area up to 50% more than that of synthesized by the conventional method, as well as creating the hierarchical MIL-53(Al) structure which reduces the mass transfer limitation of ions into internal micropores. The optimum conditions for removing lead ions are pH of 6, Pb+2 ion concentration of 20 mg/L, contact time of 60 min, adsorbent dose of 0.04 g, and temperature of 318 K with the removal efficiency of 97.63%. The experimental adsorption equilibrium and kinetic data fit the Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models, respectively. Moreover, the usage of sonochemically synthesized MIL-53(Al), for the first time as an adsorbent in heavy metal removal points to the great potential of this new environmentally-friendly adsorbent in removing lead ions from aqueous solutions.
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- Niusha Ahadi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Ramírez-Valdespino CA, Orrantia-Borunda E. Trichoderma and Nanotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture: A Review. FRONTIERS IN FUNGAL BIOLOGY 2021; 2:764675. [PMID: 37744133 PMCID: PMC10512408 DOI: 10.3389/ffunb.2021.764675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Due to their unique properties and functionalities, nanomaterials can be found in different activities as pharmaceutics, cosmetics, medicine, and agriculture, among others. Nowadays, formulations with nano compounds exist to reduce the application of conventional pesticides and fertilizers. Among the most used are nanoparticles (NPs) of copper, zinc, or silver, which are known because of their cytotoxicity, and their accumulation can change the dynamic of microbes present in the soil. In agriculture, Trichoderma is widely utilized as a safe biocontrol strategy and to promote plant yield, making it susceptible to be in contact with nanomaterials that can interfere with its viability as well as its biocontrol and plant growth promotion effects. It is well-known that strains of Trichoderma can tolerate and uptake heavy metals in their bulk form, but it is poorly understood whether the same occurs with nanomaterials. Interestingly, Trichoderma can synthesize NPs that exhibit antimicrobial activities against various organisms of interest, including plant pathogens. In this study, we summarize the main findings regarding Trichoderma and nanotechnology, including its use to synthesize NPs and the consequence that these compounds might have in this fungus and its associations. Moreover, based on these findings we discuss whether it is feasible to develop agrochemicals that combine NPs and Trichoderma strains to generate more sustainable products or not.
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- Claudia A. Ramírez-Valdespino
- Laboratorio de Nanotoxicología, Departamento de Medio Ambiente y Energía, Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados, Chihuahua, Mexico
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Van Wylick A, Monclaro AV, Elsacker E, Vandelook S, Rahier H, De Laet L, Cannella D, Peeters E. A review on the potential of filamentous fungi for microbial self-healing of concrete. Fungal Biol Biotechnol 2021; 8:16. [PMID: 34794517 PMCID: PMC8600713 DOI: 10.1186/s40694-021-00122-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Concrete is the most used construction material worldwide due to its abundant availability and inherent ease of manufacturing and application. However, the material bears several drawbacks such as the high susceptibility for crack formation, leading to reinforcement corrosion and structural degradation. Extensive research has therefore been performed on the use of microorganisms for biologically mediated self-healing of concrete by means of CaCO3 precipitation. Recently, filamentous fungi have been recognized as high-potential microorganisms for this application as their hyphae grow in an interwoven three-dimensional network which serves as nucleation site for CaCO3 precipitation to heal the crack. This potential is corroborated by the current state of the art on fungi-mediated self-healing concrete, which is not yet extensive but valuable to direct further research. In this review, we aim to broaden the perspectives on the use of fungi for concrete self-healing applications by first summarizing the major progress made in the field of microbial self-healing of concrete and then discussing pioneering work that has been done with fungi. Starting from insights and hypotheses on the types and principles of biomineralization that occur during microbial self-healing, novel potentially promising candidate species are proposed based on their abilities to promote CaCO3 formation or to survive in extreme conditions that are relevant for concrete. Additionally, an overview will be provided on the challenges, knowledge gaps and future perspectives in the field of fungi-mediated self-healing concrete.
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- Aurélie Van Wylick
- Research Group of Architectural Engineering, Department of Architectural Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium.,Research Group of Microbiology, Department of Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- PhotoBioCatalysis Unit-BTL-Ecole interfacultaire de Bioingénieurs (EIB), Université Libre de Bruxelles, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt 50, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium.,Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET), Department of Biotechnology Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, B-9000, Ghent, Belgium.,Center for Advanced Process Technology and Urban Resource Efficiency (CAPTURE), Frieda Saeysstraat, B-9052, Ghent, Belgium
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- Research Group of Architectural Engineering, Department of Architectural Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium.,Research Group of Microbiology, Department of Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium.,Newcastle University, Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, Devonshire Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
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- Research Group of Microbiology, Department of Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- Research Group of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Science, Department of Materials and Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- Research Group of Architectural Engineering, Department of Architectural Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- PhotoBioCatalysis Unit-BTL-Ecole interfacultaire de Bioingénieurs (EIB), Université Libre de Bruxelles, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt 50, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- Research Group of Microbiology, Department of Bioengineering Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium.
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Anusha P, Narayanan M, Natarajan D, Kandasamy S, Chinnathambi A, Alharbi SA, Brindhadevi K. Assessment of hexavalent chromium (VI) biosorption competence of indigenous Aspergillus tubingensis AF3 isolated from bauxite mine tailing. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 282:131055. [PMID: 34118617 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The intention of this research was to find the most eminent metal tolerant and absorbing autochthonous fungal species from the waste dump of a bauxite mine. Out of the 4 (BI-1, BI-II, BI-III, and BI-IV) predominant isolates, BI-II had an excellent metal tolerance potential against most of the metals in the subsequent order: Cr(VI) (1500), Cu(II) (600), Pb(II) (500), and Zn(II) (500-1500 μg mL-1). BI-II had shown tolerance to Cr(VI) up to 1500 mg L-1. The excellent metal tolerant isolate was characterized and identified as Aspergillus tubingensis AF3 through 18S rRNA sequencing method and submitted to GenBank and received an accession number (MN901243). A. tubingensis AF3 had the efficiency to absorb Cr(VI) and Cu(II) at <70 & 46.3% respectively under the standard growth conditions. Under the optimized conditions (25 °C, pH 7.0, 0.5% of dextrose, and 12 days of incubation), A. tubingensis AF3 absorbed 74.48% of Cr(VI) in 12 days (reduction occurred as 822.3, 719.13, 296.66, and 255.2 mg L-1 of Cr(VI) on the 3rd, the 6th, the 9th and the 12th day, respectively). The adsorbed metal was sequestered in the mycelia of the fungus in a precipitated form; it was confirmed by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) analyses. The possible biosorption mechanisms were analyzed by Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis, the results showed the presence of N-H primary amines (1649.98 cm-1) and Alkanes (914.30 cm-1) in the cell wall of the fungus, while being treated with Cr(VI) they supported and enhanced the Cr(VI) absorption. The entire results concluded that the biomass of A. tubingensis AF3 had the potential to absorb a high concentration of Cr(VI).
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- Ponniah Anusha
- Natural Drug Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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- PG and Research Centre in Biotechnology, MGR College, Adhiyamaan Educational Research Institute, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Natural Drug Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ton Duc Thang, University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
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Sharma R, Jasrotia T, Sharma S, Sharma M, Kumar R, Vats R, Kumar R, Umar A, Akhtar MS. Sustainable removal of Ni(II) from waste water by freshly isolated fungal strains. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 282:130871. [PMID: 34119728 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The release of untreated wastewater containing biotoxic substances in the form of heavy metals is one of the most crucial environmental and health challenges faced by our community. The recent advances in microbes derived removal has propelled bioremediation as a better and effective alternative to conventional techniques. Present study investigates the detoxification mechanisms evolved by the nickel (Ni(II)) resistant fungal strains, isolated from the industrial drain sites. The molecular detailing of the isolated fungal isolates confirms their identity as Neurospora crassa and Aspergillus flavus. Laboratory-scale experiments have established influence of different ranges of dose, pH, time, and metal concentration on the removal and uptake trends. Further, the variations in the carbon and nitrogen sources and agitation conditions has revealed the best substratum for achieving optimum results for the industrial exploitation of these microbes. SEM micrographs and FTIR spectra elucidates the superficial alterations on the mycelium of the fungal isolates and the involvement of active functional groups in the bioremediation of Ni(II) respectively. Biosorption of Ni(II) on living biomass has followed the Langmuir adsorption model. The findings of the study have provided a promising insight in the simultaneous action of different mechanistic removal approaches to explore a large scale removal of Ni(II) from the waste generating industries.
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- Rohit Sharma
- School Education Department, Kathua, Jammu, India
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- Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India; Department of Chemistry and Centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana (Ambala), 133207, Haryana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana (Ambala), 133207, Haryana, India
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- Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Northern Regional Office, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana (Ambala), 133207, Haryana, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts and Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Najran University, Najran, 11001, Saudi Arabia.
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- New & Renewable Energy Material Development Center (NewREC), Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea.
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Priyadarshini E, Priyadarshini SS, Cousins BG, Pradhan N. Metal-Fungus interaction: Review on cellular processes underlying heavy metal detoxification and synthesis of metal nanoparticles. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 274:129976. [PMID: 33979913 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
Abstract
The most adverse outcome of increasing industrialization is contamination of the ecosystem with heavy metals. Toxic heavy metals possess a deleterious effect on all forms of biota; however, they affect the microbial system directly. These heavy metals form complexes with the microbial system by forming covalent and ionic bonds and affecting them at the cellular level and biochemical and molecular levels, ultimately leading to mutation affecting the microbial population. Microbes, in turn, have developed efficient resistance mechanisms to cope with metal toxicity. This review focuses on the vital tolerance mechanisms employed by the fungus to resist the toxicity caused by heavy metals. The tolerance mechanisms have been basically categorized into biosorption, bioaccumulation, biotransformation, and efflux of metal ions. The mechanisms of tolerance to some toxic metals as copper, arsenic, zinc, cadmium, and nickel have been discussed. The article summarizes and provides a detailed illustration of the tolerance means with specific examples in each case. Exposure of metals to fungal cells leads to a response that may lead to the formation of metal nanoparticles to overcome the toxicity by immobilization in less toxic forms. Therefore, fungal-mediated green synthesis of metal nanoparticles, their mechanism of synthesis, and applications have also been discussed. An understanding of how fungus resists metal toxicity can provide insights into the development of adaption techniques and methodologies for detoxification and removal of metals from the environment.
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- Eepsita Priyadarshini
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751013, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751013, India; Environment & Sustainability Department, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751013, India
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- Biomaterials & Nanoscience, Interdisciplinary Science Centre from Laboratory to Fabrication (Lab2Fab), Loughborough University, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751013, India; Environment & Sustainability Department, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751013, India.
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Turnau K. Mycology: Protein Control of Fungal Nanoparticle Formation. Curr Biol 2021; 31:R67-R69. [PMID: 33497631 DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2020.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The ability of fungi to immobilize metals is an extraordinary phenomenon. Now, a protein involved in the formation of copper carbonate nanoparticles has been identified, and suggests that the process is under the control of the fungus, opening new avenues for the synthesis of nanomaterials.
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- Katarzyna Turnau
- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland.
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