Mine Çokyaşa, Bülent Hallaç, Ömer Şahin, Hale Bekir, Orhan Baytar
{"title":"Eco-friendly synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Siirt pistachio thin shell extract: promising applications in photocatalysis and antibacterial solutions.","authors":"Mine Çokyaşa, Bülent Hallaç, Ömer Şahin, Hale Bekir, Orhan Baytar","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2530018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2530018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Green synthesis has gained considerable attention as a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to nanomaterial fabrication. In this study, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using an aqueous extract of Siirt pistachio thin shells, which acted as a natural reducing, stabilizing, and capping agent due to its rich phytochemical content. This green route eliminates the use of toxic chemicals, offering a cost-effective and scalable alternative for nanoparticle production. The synthesized ZnO NPs were characterized by SEM, TEM, XRD, EDX, and FTIR analyses, revealing predominantly spherical morphology with an average crystallite size of approximately 20 nm calculated by the Debye-Scherrer equation. Photocatalytic activity was assessed through methylene blue (MB) dye degradation under visible light, following a pseudo-first-order kinetic model with a rate constant of 0.0462 min<sup>-1</sup>, while antibacterial performance was evaluated <i>via</i> disk diffusion, showing significant inhibition zones against various pathogenic bacteria. The results demonstrate that the ZnO NPs exhibit excellent photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties, highlighting the potential of this green synthesis method for wide-ranging applications in environmental remediation, antimicrobial surface coatings, food packaging, cosmetics, and biomedical technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144600309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thalyta Parreira Mota Dos Santos, Beatriz Milani Dias, Heiriane Martins Sousa, Frederico Carlos Martins de Menezes Filho, Amanda Alcaide Francisco Fukumoto, Ibraim Fantin da Cruz, Eduardo Beraldo de Morais
{"title":"Adsorption of rhodamine B onto cotton straw-derived biochar: kinetic, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and predictive studies using artificial intelligence.","authors":"Thalyta Parreira Mota Dos Santos, Beatriz Milani Dias, Heiriane Martins Sousa, Frederico Carlos Martins de Menezes Filho, Amanda Alcaide Francisco Fukumoto, Ibraim Fantin da Cruz, Eduardo Beraldo de Morais","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2527937","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2527937","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the efficiency, mechanisms, and artificial intelligence (AI) modeling of rhodamine B (RhB) adsorption using biochar derived from cotton straw (CS@B). Characterization through SEM, FTIR, and pH<sub>PZC</sub> revealed that CS@B possesses a porous structure, with RhB adsorption involving hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interactions, and π-π interactions, and a pH<sub>PZC</sub> of 8.27. Maximum RhB removal (99.7%) was achieved at pH 2.0. Kinetic studies aligned with the pseudo-second-order model, while the Freundlich isotherm model accurately described the equilibrium data. The maximum adsorption capacity of 117.84 mg g<sup>-1</sup> surpasses many other adsorbents. Thermodynamic analysis confirmed a spontaneous and endothermic process. Artificial intelligence models, including artificial neural networks (ANN) and support vector regression (SVR), predicted adsorption capacity with high accuracy. The ANN models, particularly the MLP 5-7-1 architecture, achieved <i>R</i><sup>2</sup> values up to 0.994 and low RMSE values for the testing dataset, while the SVR model attained an <i>R</i><sup>2</sup> of 0.984. Reusability tests showed that CS@B remained effective over several cycles, with a slight decline in efficiency. These results underscore the potential of CS@B for effective RhB removal in water treatment. Furthermore, the integration of AI models provides a robust framework for enhancing the predictability and efficiency of adsorption systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144583799","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sana Abdul Sattar, Muhammad Naveed, Iqra Abid, Muhammad Afzal, Salman Younus, Jiri Kucerik, Martin Brtnicky, Adnan Mustafa
{"title":"Endophyte-enriched biochar and zeolite for heavy metal immobilization in sewage-irrigated soils: impacts on <i>Spinacia oleracea</i> growth and antioxidant responses.","authors":"Sana Abdul Sattar, Muhammad Naveed, Iqra Abid, Muhammad Afzal, Salman Younus, Jiri Kucerik, Martin Brtnicky, Adnan Mustafa","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2526599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2526599","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Untreated sewage water (SW) irrigation in farmlands leads to the accumulation of toxic metals in soils, which can cause serious concerns for food safety and global food security. This study evaluated the effectiveness of endophytic enriched biochar (EBC) and endophytic enriched zeolite (EZE) as immobilizing agents to reduce heavy metal uptake in <i>Spinacea oleracea</i> (<i>S. oleracea</i>) irrigated with SW. In a pot experiment, EBC and EZE were applied at rate of 1% w/w with control treatment. The experiment was arranged in completely randomized design with three replicates. Results showed that SW negatively affected spinach growth and physiology. However, applying EBC and EZE, alone or in combination, considerably improved growth and physiology by reducing cadmium (Cd) and chromium (Cr) uptake. Interestingly, combining EBC and EZE with tap water (TW) and SW increased shoot and root dry weights by 80.58% and 71.83%, reducing Cd and Cr uptake in shoots by 93% and 75%, respectively, compared to the control. Additionally, this combination significantly decreased antioxidant enzyme activity, particularly Ascorbate peroxidase (APX, 59.4%), Catalase (CAT, 42.3%), Glutathione peroxidase (GPX, 68%). The co-application of EBC and EZE under TW+SW (1:1) enhanced phyto-stabilization efficiency significantly and minimized health risks from spinach consumption. The improvement in plant growth with EBC and EZE under Cd and Cr stress suggests that both amendments could be efficient for promoting the Cd and Cr immobilization and improving the soil quality in Cd and Cr-contaminated soil. This emphasizes their capacity as sustainable soil enhancer for the remediation of Cd and Cr-contaminated soils, promotion of healthy plant biomass and support the prolonged ecological restoration.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144567365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Norshahida Saberi, Mohd Izuan Effendi Halmi, Norazua Zakaria, Muhammad Saiful Ahmad Hamdani, Moneruzzaman Khandaker, Jean Wan Hong Yong, Khairil Mahmud
{"title":"Beneficial effect of growing <i>Melastoma malabathricum</i> with the addition of bamboo biochar and EDTA in removing soil heavy metal(loid)s contamination.","authors":"Norshahida Saberi, Mohd Izuan Effendi Halmi, Norazua Zakaria, Muhammad Saiful Ahmad Hamdani, Moneruzzaman Khandaker, Jean Wan Hong Yong, Khairil Mahmud","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2524567","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2524567","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A study was conducted to investigate the synergistic effect of growing <i>Melastoma malabathricum</i> with the addition of bamboo biochar (BB) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) in reducing soil heavy metal(loid)s. Soils from the Chini watershed, a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which faces mining activities, were collected, analyzed, and used for a greenhouse experiment. The experiment was set up with five treatments by growing <i>M. malabathricum</i> with BB and/or EDTA, a control, and blank (organic soil). <i>M. malabathricum</i> demonstrated robust growth throughout the experiment, displaying no common phytotoxic symptoms when growing with the contaminated soil. Applying BB and EDTA gradually increased 50% of plant height and biomass and improved the uptake of heavy metal(loid)s: Fe:42%, As:62%, Pb:83%, Cr: 88%, and Al: 5%. This treatment also achieved the highest phytoextraction efficiency, with reductions of heavy metal(loid)s in the soil (up to 33%) compared to the control. Growing <i>M. malabathricum</i> with BB and EDTA additions was a promising method in reducing soil heavy metal(loid)s, making it beneficial for restoration efforts at ex-mining sites, particularly at the Chini watershed in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144560084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shuyun Li, Ziyu Zhu, Jiazhen Liu, Xionghui Ji, Ping Fang
{"title":"Effect of citric acid and biochar addition on combined remediation of ryegrass-<i>Streptomyces</i> spp.","authors":"Shuyun Li, Ziyu Zhu, Jiazhen Liu, Xionghui Ji, Ping Fang","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2522302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2522302","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Soil cadmium (Cd) contamination poses significant risks to ecosystems and human health, necessitating effective remediation strategies. Plant-microbe combined remediation has shown promise, but its efficiency can be further enhanced by amendments such as citric acid and biochar. This study investigated the effects of citric acid and biochar on the potential of ryegrass (<i>Lolium perenne</i>)-<i>Streptomyces</i> combined remediation for Cd-contaminated soil. A pot experiment was conducted to determine: (1) soil Cd concentration and speciation, (2) plant biomass and Cd uptake in shoots/roots, and (3) antioxidant defense system responses (<i>e.g.</i>, catalase, peroxidase, malondialdehyde). Results demonstrated that <i>Streptomyces</i> inoculation alone significantly promoted ryegrass root growth (18.9-22.3% biomass increase) and total Cd accumulation (up to 25.9%), while enhancing antioxidant defenses (179.3% and 135.1% increases in catalase and peroxidase activities, respectively). However, adding citric acid or biochar inhibited plant growth and compromised remediation efficiency. Furthermore, Cd distribution patterns in plants varied across treatments. These findings provide critical insights for optimizing plant-microbe remediation systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144553475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anamika Roy, Mamun Mandal, Robert Popek, Arkadiusz Przybysz, Abhijit Sarkar
{"title":"Decoding leaf micro- and macro-morphology: a path to effective particulate matter phytoremediation.","authors":"Anamika Roy, Mamun Mandal, Robert Popek, Arkadiusz Przybysz, Abhijit Sarkar","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2523938","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2523938","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With the rapid expansion of urban areas and industries, particulate matter (PM) pollution has become a pressing global concern. Phytoremediation offers a sustainable solution to mitigate indoor and outdoor air pollution. Leaves, with their expansive surfaces, serve as primary PM receptors, playing a vital role in air quality improvement by retaining deposited PM. Retention of foliage PM relies on a dynamic equilibrium between accumulation and resuspension of PM, predominantly influenced by functional leaf traits. Both macro- and micro-morphological features, including leaf length, width, aspect ratio, surface roughness, petiole length, stomata, trichomes, cuticle, waxes, ridges, and grooves, significantly affect PM accumulation and retention. Among macro-morphometrical characters, broader, rough-surfaced leaves with shorter petioles are more efficient in PM accumulation than those with narrow-smoother surfaces having long petioles. Moreover, exposure to polluted environments can induce microstructural changes in leaves, further enhancing PM retention. Rather than focusing on a single trait, combining multiple effective traits may better optimize PM removal. Developing green spaces with plants possessing these traits not only enhances urban greenery but also maximizes their potential to reduce pollution and improve air quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144527913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hamna Bashir, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib, Khalid Hussain
{"title":"Chromium removal by biochar/nanoparticulate iron oxide mineral composites: mechanistic insights and performance under batch and column systems.","authors":"Hamna Bashir, Nabeel Khan Niazi, Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib, Khalid Hussain","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2522303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2522303","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The overarching aim of the current study was to synthesize nanoparticulate iron oxides (NP-FeOx; nano-magnetite (n-Mg), nano-goethite (n-Gh), nano-ferrihydrite (n-Fh), nano-hematite (n-Ht)) and develop rice husk biochar/NP-FeOx-based composites (BC/NP-FeOx) to remove hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) from contaminated water. Batch sorption experiments revealed that Cr removal efficiency was in the order: n-Gh (97.5%) > n-Mg (95.8%) > n-Fh (94.1%) > n-Ht (79.5%) at pH 7.0, sorbent dose of 0.5 g L<sup>-1</sup> and C<sub>o</sub> = 12 mg L<sup>-1</sup>. Desorption studies showed the reusability of n-Gh and n-Mg over three cycles (65%-70%). Hence, both the most promising NP-FeOx were integrated with rice husk biochar to fabricate novel BC/n-Gh and BC/n-Mg composites and examined in column experiments for Cr(VI) removal at low and high Cr concentrations (3 and 10 mg L<sup>-1</sup>). High Cr(VI) removal efficiencies (up to 97%-99%) were obtained by both BC/NP-FeX composites across different time intervals (0-72 h). FTIR spectroscopy showed that Cr(VI) sorption was mainly governed by -OH anion exchange and interactions with -C-H, -C = O, and -Fe-O functional groups. This study highlights the significance of BC/n-Gh and BC/n-Mg composites in removing Cr(VI) from contaminated water, providing a suitable and sustainable solution for Cr treatment in wastewater.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144527912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The analysis of changes in antioxidant enzyme activity and gene expression caused by lead contamination in <i>Azolla caroliniana</i>.","authors":"Mozhgan Mehtari, Majid Talebi, Badraldin Ebrahim Sayed Tabatabaei","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2521402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2521402","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heavy metal contamination in aquatic ecosystems poses serious environmental and health risks. <i>Azolla caroliniana</i>, a promising candidate for phytoremediation, has the potential to absorb heavy metals like lead <b>(</b>Pb<b>).</b> However, limited information is available on the enzymatic and genetic responses of <i>A. caroliniana</i> under Pb stress. This study investigates the plant's phytoremediation capacity by analyzing antioxidant enzyme activity and gene expression under lead (II) acetate [Pb(C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>3</sub>O<sub>2</sub>)<sub>2</sub>] concentrations (0, 500, 750, 1,000 µM) over three time points (days 2, 4, and 6). The results showed that with increasing Pb concentration, antioxidant enzyme activity increased. Chlorophyll content increased by 25% at 1,000 µM Pb, whereas carotenoid and anthocyanin levels decreased by 233% and 30%, respectively. Total protein content declined by 90%. Additionally, SOD and CAT activities increased by 28%, while APX activity rose by 25%. Gene expression analysis revealed that genes associated with antioxidant enzymes <i>CAT</i> (94% decrease), <i>APX</i> (64% decrease), <i>SOD</i> (40% decrease), <i>GR</i> (8% increase), and <i>PPO</i> (93% decrease) as well as anthocyanin biosynthesis genes <i>C4H</i> (56% decrease) and <i>CHS</i> (87% decrease) were significantly downregulated at the highest Pb concentration in the later stages, indicating a critical adaptation phase. Observed gene expression fluctuations in the later stages may result from <i>A. caroliniana's</i> dynamic stress response, where initial upregulation of antioxidant defense genes suggests an attempt to mitigate oxidative stress, followed by metabolic adjustments leading to variations in gene expression levels. Lead uptake peaked on day 2 but significantly declined by 42% on day 6, likely due to cellular saturation, activation of detoxification mechanisms, or lead translocation into the growth medium. These findings highlight the potential of <i>A. caroliniana</i> as an effective phytoremediator for Pb-contaminated water bodies.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144527914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luis Alberto Galindo Acuña, Mireya Patricia Córdoba Sánchez
{"title":"Bioindication and phytostabilization of potentially toxic elements by <i>Schoenoplectus californicus</i> in a Ramsar urban wetland, Colombia.","authors":"Luis Alberto Galindo Acuña, Mireya Patricia Córdoba Sánchez","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2521400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2521400","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluates <i>Schoenoplectus californicus</i> as a bioindicator for As, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, and Hg in the Capellanía wetland. Triplicate samples were collected from sediment, roots, and stems at three wetland sites. Statistical analyses were conducted to evaluate differences in sediment concentrations across sites using ANOVA with normality assessed using the Shapiro-Wilk test. Pearson correlation analyses assessed linear relationships between sediment and root concentrations. Bioconcentration (BCF) and translocation (TF) factors were calculated to determine PTEs mobility in the plant. <i>S. californicus</i> accumulates PTEs primarily in roots with significant concentrations of Cr, Ni, and Pb in this tissue. BCF values exceeding 1.00 at Site 3. However, the translocation factors for Cr, Ni, and Pb were below 1.00. No presence of As, Cd, and Hg was detected in plant tissues. <i>S. californicus</i> functions as an effective phytostabilizer of Cr, Ni, and Pb in contaminated wetland ecosystems by restricting element translocation to aerial tissues.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144496637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cobalt tolerant bacteria mobilize iron in garden pea (<i>Pisum sativum</i> L.) to mitigate cobalt stress in iron deficit soils.","authors":"Sapna Chandwani, Vaibhavi Ahire, Salim Manoharadas, Natarajan Amaresan","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2522304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2522304","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Excess cobalt (Co) in plants induces oxidative stress and competes with iron (Fe), leading to Fe deficiency, leaf loss, and reduced chlorophyll content. Although Co is essential for some lower and leguminous plants, its toxicity hampers growth. In this study, seven previously isolated siderophore and 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate deaminase (ACCD) bacteria possessing PGP properties such as indole-3-acetic acid like substances production, and phosphate solubilization were screened for Co-tolerance. Pot study (2000 ppm Co stress) revealed enhanced root (108.10%-297.89%) and shoot length (28.99%-118.01%), and increased uptake of nitrogen (35.36-41.36 mg g<sup>-1</sup>), phosphorous (3.54-4.21 mg g<sup>-1</sup>), Co (3.09-5.2 µg g<sup>-1</sup>) and Fe (34.08-41.02 µg g<sup>-1</sup>), and chlorophyll (13.19-42.97 mg g<sup>-1</sup>). Furthermore, inoculation of bacteria also significantly enhanced the soil siderophore units (96.21%-262.01%), ACCD production (1.74-4.99 µmol mL<sup>-1</sup>) and the soil respiration activity such as fluorescein diacetate hydrolysis (11.33-48.57 µg g<sup>-1</sup>), dehydrogenase enzyme (99.26-197.32 µg g<sup>-1</sup>) and alkaline phosphatase (418.20-918.20 µg g<sup>-1</sup>). In conclusion, strains IMN 4 (<i>Delftia</i> sp.) and SBTS 12 (<i>Rhodococcus</i> sp.) can be used to alleviate Co-stress <i>via</i> mobilizing Co and Fe in plants grown in Fe limited soils.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144484333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}