Is Fungi the Key to Bioremediation of Contaminated Soil?

Abstract

Currently, there is a growing number of human-made and industrial activities that are progressively expanding. These activities result in the discharge of many types of environmental harmful pollutants, including organic, inorganic, and metallic pollutants, into the soil. These hurt living creatures. The natural repair and removal of these toxicants is not feasible, so their dissociation is imperative using biologically efficient, environmentally safe, and cost-effective ways. Various fungal species have a crucial function in transforming several harmful contaminants into harmless forms via their mycelia and extracellular enzymes. Nevertheless, further research endeavors should be intensified on this burgeoning and environmentally conscious method. Additional research should focus on identifying fungal species that are capable of effectively remedying soil pollutants and can withstand stressful situations. Furthermore, to address and treat the polluted soil, there is a need for wider adoption and implementation of this sophisticated method across several interdisciplinary domains.