Microorganisms: invisible allies for clean, pesticide-free water
How can microorganisms found in an agricultural field in Guanajuato be key to eliminating a dangerous pesticide from water?
Keywords:
pesticides, microorganisms, emerging contaminantsAbstract
Microorganisms play a key role in the degradation of pollutants by breaking them down into less harmful compounds for the environment. Pesticides are considered environmental pollutants, as they can travel far from the area of application, contaminating water and negatively impacting human health and the environment. Of particular concern are the risks that insecticides pose to pollinators such as bees. This article presents the results of the identification and isolation of a microbial community from agricultural soil in Guanajuato, with the ability to efficiently remove the insecticide carbaryl from water.
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