Rapid industrialization and population explosion has resulted in the generation and
dum** of various contaminants into the environment. These harmful compounds …

Lindane, the γ-isomer of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), is a potent insecticide. Purified
lindane or unpurified mixtures of this and α-, β-, and δ-isomers of HCH were widely used as …

Bacteria belonging to the genera Sphingomonas and Sphingobium are known for their
ability to catabolize aromatic compounds. In this study, we analyzed the whole genome …

Burkholderia phytofirmans PsJN is a naturally occurring plant-associated bacterial
endophyte that effectively colonizes a wide range of plants and stimulates their growth and …

Abstract Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are hazards to human health and exhibit
harmful effects to the environment, owing to their typically lipophilic and bio-accumulative …

This paper presents the characterization of the microbial community responsible for the in-
situ bioremediation of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH). Microbial community structure and …

Abstract Purpose α-Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), β-HCH, and lindane (γ-HCH) were
listed as persistent organic pollutants by the Stockholm Convention in 2009 and hence must …

Background Sphingobium spp. are efficient degraders of a wide range of chlorinated and
aromatic hydrocarbons. In particular, strains which harbour the lin pathway genes mediating …

In the last few decades, highly toxic organic compounds like the organochlorine pesticide
(OP) hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) have been released into the environment. All HCH …

This review elucidates different bioremediation approaches used for degradation of HCH
from contaminated sites. It highlights the significance of degradative pathways, microbial …