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Rhizosphere–Plant–Microbial System under Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons-Induced Stress


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1 Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara College, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi 110 021, India
2 Department of Botany, Sri Venkateswara College, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi 110 021, India
 

The rhizosphere–plant–microbial association is a complex and intricate system susceptible to various organic pollutants, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). Since the soil acts as a sink of PAH, their accumulation shifts the delicate rhizosphere–plant–microbe equilibrium and enters the food chain through plants. How the presence of PAH in the rhizosphere affects the rhizosphere–plant–microbial system is still unclear. This study aims to understand the effects of PAH on rhizosphere–plant–microbial interactions. It also explores the potential use of microbes to alleviate PAH-induced stress in the soil for effective and sustainable management.

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Bioaccumulation, Microbe-Mediated Remediation, Persistent Organic Pollutants, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
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Authors

Kavita Verma
Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara College, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi 110 021, India
Pooja Gokhale Sinha
Department of Botany, Sri Venkateswara College, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi 110 021, India
Garima Sharma
Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara College, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi 110 021, India
Surbhi Agarwal
Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara College, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi 110 021, India
Anita Verma
Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara College, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi 110 021, India
Vartika Mathur
Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara College, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi 110 021, India

Abstract


The rhizosphere–plant–microbial association is a complex and intricate system susceptible to various organic pollutants, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). Since the soil acts as a sink of PAH, their accumulation shifts the delicate rhizosphere–plant–microbe equilibrium and enters the food chain through plants. How the presence of PAH in the rhizosphere affects the rhizosphere–plant–microbial system is still unclear. This study aims to understand the effects of PAH on rhizosphere–plant–microbial interactions. It also explores the potential use of microbes to alleviate PAH-induced stress in the soil for effective and sustainable management.

Keywords


Bioaccumulation, Microbe-Mediated Remediation, Persistent Organic Pollutants, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18520/cs%2Fv125%2Fi8%2F837-845