Bioremediation of pesticides: A review

Abstract

Pesticides are something of a persistent organic pollutant that is a source of worry because of its presence in a variety of ecosystems. Agrochemicals are exposed to physical, chemical, and biological breakdown processes in nature, yet they remain in the environment owing to their high stability and water solubility. With the advent of the industrial revolution and the manufacturing of different pesticides, our agricultural yields have undoubtedly increased, and our majority of crops have been protected against pests. We can't afford to lose the bulk of our crops to bugs. Pesticides now serve an essential function in increasing production and providing a financial advantage to our farmers, but their usage in agricultural areas is currently a significant source of worry. Increased soil contamination has been a major source of worry. A large number of pollutants, one of which is a pesticide, have posed a significant danger to human health and the natural environment. The existing techniques (physical and chemical) are either insufficient or too expensive. Bioremediation is a new instrument or method in this regard. Pesticide detoxification may be done in an environmentally acceptable, cost-effective, and efficient manner via bioremediation.