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Review
. 2024 Aug;33(4):175-194.
doi: 10.1007/s11248-024-00393-x. Epub 2024 Jun 26.

Phytoremediation: a transgenic perspective in omics era

Abdullah Al Mamun  1 , M Mizanur Rahman  2 , Md Amdadul Huq  3 , Md Mashiar Rahman  4 , Md Rasel Rana  1 , Shabiha Tasbir Rahman  1 , Mst Lata Khatun  1 , Md Khasrul Alam  1
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Review

Phytoremediation: a transgenic perspective in omics era

Abdullah Al Mamun et al. Transgenic Res. 2024 Aug.

Abstract

Phytoremediation is an environmental safety strategy that might serve as a viable preventative approach to reduce soil contamination in a cost-effective manner. Using plants to remediate pollution from the environment is referred to as phytoremediation. In the past few decades, plants have undergone genetic manipulation to overcome inherent limitations by using genetically modified plants. This review illustrates the eco-friendly process of cleaning the environment using transgenic strategies combined with omics technologies. Herbicides tolerance and phytoremediation abilities have been established in genetically modified plants. Transgenic plants have eliminated the pesticides atrazine and metolachlor from the soil. To expand the application of genetically engineered plants for phytoremediation process, it is essential to test strategies in the field and have contingency planning. Omics techniques were used for understanding various genetic, hormonal, and metabolic pathways responsible for phytoremediation in soil. Transcriptomics and metabolomics provide useful information as resources to understand the mechanisms behind phytoremediation. This review aims to highlight the integration of transgenic strategies and omics technologies to enhance phytoremediation efficiency, emphasizing the need for field testing and comprehensive planning for successful implementation.

Keywords: Genetically engineered plants; Herbicides tolerance; Metal tolerance; Omics technique; Phytoremediation.

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