Phytobial remediation advances and application of omics and artificial intelligence: a review

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Jun;31(26):37988-38021. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33690-3. Epub 2024 May 23.

Abstract

Industrialization and urbanization increased the use of chemicals in agriculture, vehicular emissions, etc., and spoiled all environmental sectors. It causes various problems among living beings at multiple levels and concentrations. Phytoremediation and microbial association are emerging as a potential method for removing heavy metals and other contaminants from soil. The treatment uses plant physiology and metabolism to remove or clean up various soil contaminants efficiently. In recent years, omics and artificial intelligence have been seen as powerful techniques for phytobial remediation. Recently, AI and modeling are used to analyze large data generated by omics technologies. Machine learning algorithms can be used to develop predictive models that can help guide the selection of the most appropriate plant and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria combination that is most effective at remediation. In this review, emphasis is given to the phytoremediation techniques being explored worldwide in soil contamination.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Heavy metals; Omics; Phytobial; Phytoremediation; Soil contaminants.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence*
  • Biodegradation, Environmental*
  • Environmental Restoration and Remediation / methods
  • Metals, Heavy
  • Plants
  • Soil Pollutants*

Substances

  • Soil Pollutants
  • Metals, Heavy