Can microbes be used in bioremediation of toxic compounds?
Yes, microbes are widely used in bioremediation to clean up toxic compounds from the environment. Specific microbial strains are capable of metabolizing pollutants, transforming them into harmless byproducts. Techniques like bioaugmentation, where specific microbes are introduced to contaminated sites, and biostimulation, which involves enhancing the growth of indigenous microbial populations, are employed to accelerate the biodegradation of toxic substances.
