Advances in microbiological degradation of carbofuran

Abstract:

Carbofuran, 2,3-Dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranol N-methylcarbamate, is a carbamate pesticide which has been used widely in agricultural production. Although the use of carbofuran is restricted now in China, its residues are still destroying the ecological environment and threatening the human health. Microbial degradation is an effective measure to eliminate the environment pollution of carbofuran, but the molecular mechanism of microbial degradation of carbofuran has not been clarified. The latest research progress on the degradation of carbofuran at home and abroad are reviewed from the aspects of microorganism resource, degradation pathway, key enzymes and genes, to provide reference for bioremediation of carbofuran-contaminated environments.

Key words:Carbofuran, Degradation pathway, Research progress