An overview of neonicotinoids: biotransformation and biodegradation by microbiological processes

Author(s)

Anjos, Charlene S. ^[1] ; Lima, Rafaely N. ^[1] ; Porto, Andre L. M. ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Quim Sao Carlos, Lab Quim Organ & Biocatalise, Av Joao Dagnone 1100, BR-13563120 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Review article
• Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research; v. 28, n. 28, p. 37082-37109, JUL 2021.
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Abstract

Neonicotinoids are a class of pesticides widely used in different phases of agricultural crops. Similar to other classes of pesticides, they can damage human and environmental health if overused, and can be resistent to degradation. This is especially relevant to insect health, pollination, and aquatic biodiversity. Nevertheless, application of pesticides is still crucial for food production and pest control, and should therefore be carefully monitored by the government to control or reduce neonicotinoid contamination reaching human and animal feed. Aware of this problem, studies have been carried out to reduce or eliminate neonicotinoid contamination from the environment. One example of a green protocol is bioremediation. This review discusses the most recent microbial biodegradation and bioremediation processes for neonicotinoids, which employ isolated microorganisms (bacteria and fungi), consortiums of microorganisms, and different types of soils, biobeds, and biomixtures. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/21642-0 - Activity of chalcones to control bacterial biofilm
• Grantee: Marcia Nitschke
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
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• Grantee: Andre Luiz Meleiro Porto
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