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Review
. 2021 Jul;28(28):37082-37109.
doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-13531-3. Epub 2021 May 31.

An overview of neonicotinoids: biotransformation and biodegradation by microbiological processes

Charlene S Anjos  1 , Rafaely N Lima  1 , André L M Porto  2
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Review

An overview of neonicotinoids: biotransformation and biodegradation by microbiological processes

Charlene S Anjos et al. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2021 Jul.

Abstract

Neonicotinoids are a class of pesticides widely used in different phases of agricultural crops. Similar to other classes of pesticides, they can damage human and environmental health if overused, and can be resistent to degradation. This is especially relevant to insect health, pollination, and aquatic biodiversity. Nevertheless, application of pesticides is still crucial for food production and pest control, and should therefore be carefully monitored by the government to control or reduce neonicotinoid contamination reaching human and animal feed. Aware of this problem, studies have been carried out to reduce or eliminate neonicotinoid contamination from the environment. One example of a green protocol is bioremediation. This review discusses the most recent microbial biodegradation and bioremediation processes for neonicotinoids, which employ isolated microorganisms (bacteria and fungi), consortiums of microorganisms, and different types of soils, biobeds, and biomixtures.

Keywords: Agriculture; Bioremediation; Biotechnological; Microorganisms; Neonicotinoids; Pesticides.

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