Phytoremediation of polychlorinated biphenyls: new trends and promises.
Transgenic plants and associated bacteria constitute a new generation of genetically modified organisms for efficient and environment-friendly treatment of soil and water contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). This review focuses on recent advances in phytoremediation for the treatment of PCBs, including the development of transgenic plants and associated bacteria. Phytoremediation, or the use of higher plants for rehabilitation of soil and groundwater, is a promising strategy for cost-effective treatment of sites contaminated by toxic compounds, including PCBs. Plants can help mitigate environmental pollution by PCBs through a range of mechanisms: besides uptake from soil (phytoextraction), plants are capable of enzymatic transformation of PCBs (phytotransformation); by releasing a variety of secondary metabolites, plants also enhance the microbial activity in the root zone, improving biodegradation of PCBs (rhizoremediation). However, because of their hydrophobicity and chemical stability, PCBs are only slowly taken up and degraded by plants and associated bacteria, resulting in incomplete treatment and potential release of toxic metabolites into the environment. Moreover, naturally occurring plant-associated bacteria may not possess the enzymatic machinery necessary for PCB degradation. To overcome these limitations, bacterial genes involved in the metabolism of PCBs, such as biphenyl dioxygenases, have been introduced into higher plants, following a strategy similar to the development of transgenic crops. Similarly, bacteria have been genetically modified that exhibit improved biodegradation capabilities and are able to maintain stable relationships with plants. Transgenic plants and associated bacteria bring hope for a broader and more efficient application of phytoremediation for the treatment of PCBs.
Aken
Benoit Van
BV
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. bvanaken@temple.edu
Correa
Paola A
PA
Schnoor
Jerald L
JL
D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism*; D052918:Environmental Restoration and Remediation / Q000379:methods*; D030821:Plants, Genetically Modified / Q000378:metabolism*; D011078:Polychlorinated Biphenyls / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism*
D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D011078:Polychlorinated Biphenyls
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