Increased tolerance to toxic pollutants and enhanced degradation capabilities of the
bacterial biofilm is often attributed to the matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) …

Phosphorus (P) is one of the essential macronutrients for plant growth, being a highly
required resource to improve the productive performance of several crops, especially in …

Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are extracellular carbohydrate polymers forming
capsules or slimy coating around the cells. EPS can be secreted by various bacterial genera …

The global industrialization and modernization have witnessed a rapid progress made in
agricultural production, along with the issue of soil heavy metal (HM) pollution, which has …

Environmental pollution by lead is an old, still unsolved health issue, calling for advanced
remediation strategies. Here, we review lead toxicity, lead bioremediation with bacteria, and …

Exopolysaccharides (EPSs)-producing lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and Bifidobacteria are
widely used as starter cultures to make fermented food products due to their technological …

Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are biopolymers secreted by microorganisms such
as bacteria, fungi, and algae that may play a significant role in the speciation, toxicity, and …

Extracellular polysaccharides or Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are extensively studied bacterial
byproducts with high molecular weight attributed to several applications. In spite of their …

The release of untreated tannery effluents comprising biotoxic heavy metal (HM) compounds
into the ecosystem is one of our society's most serious environmental and health issues …

Microplastics are one of the major contaminants of aquatic nature where they can interact
with organic and inorganic pollutants, including trace metals, and adsorb them. At the same …