Chemistry

Microbial biodegradation

Exudate

Biodegradation

Enzyme

Bioremediation

Pollutant

Environmental chemistry

Botany

Organic chemistry

Hydrocarbon

Bacteria

Biology

Rhizosphere

Microorganism

Metabolic pathway

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

Genetics

Biochemistry

Trends in biotechnology

Studies of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)-degrading bacteria and plant root exudate enzymes from contaminated rhizospheres suggest that pollutant rhizodegradation involves the joint work of bacteria and plants. Plant–microbial associations with coupled metabolic capabilities that completely degrade PAHs while avoiding the formation of dangerous intermediates are biotechnologically promising. Studies of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH)-degrading bacteria and plant root exudate enzymes from contaminated rhizospheres suggest that pollutant rhizodegradation involves the joint work of bacteria and plants. Plant–microbial associations with coupled metabolic capabilities that completely degrade PAHs while avoiding the formation of dangerous intermediates are biotechnologically promising.

Plant–Bacterial Degradation of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons in the Rhizosphere