Microbial-phytoremediation is an effective bioremediation technology that introduces
petroleum-degrading bacteria and oil-tolerant plants into oil-contaminated soils in order to …

Common reed (Phragmites australis) can invade and dominate in its natural habitat which is
mainly wetlands. It can tolerate harsh environments as well as remediate polluted and …

Environmental contamination by petroleum hydrocarbons is of concern due to the
carcinogenicity and neurotoxicity of these compounds. Successful bioremediation of organic …

Soil fertility and productivity are severely impacted by exploitation and degradation
processes. These threats, coupled with population growth and climatic changes, compel us …

Soil ecosystem perturbation due to agronomic practices can negatively impact soil
productivity by altering the diversity and function of soil health determinants. Currently, the …

Fungi are among key actors in the biogeochemical processes occurring in mangrove
ecosystems. In this study, we investigated the changes of fungal communities in selected …

Hydrocarbon pollution has led to the destruction of farmlands and fishing settlements in the
Niger Delta. In this study, DNA metabarcoding was used to investigate bacterial response …

This chapter focuses on the degradation of concrete by living organisms like algae, fungi,
and bacteria. Concrete is a versatile material and is adapted in a number of residential and …

Environmental contamination by petroleum hydrocarbons is of concern due to the
carcinogenicity and neurotoxicity of these compounds. Successful bioremediation of organic …

Petroleum contains carcinogens and toxic substances that can have an unfavorable impact
on environmental quality and human health when the soil becomes contaminated with crude …