Application of aquatic plant-microbe association in removal of organic pollutants in water bodies: a review

Abstract:

With the rapid economic growth, a large amount of organic compounds has been released into water bodies, which seriously damages the eco-balance of aquatic system and threatens aquatic life and human health. Remediation via plant-microbe association has attracted wide attention, because of its high efficiency, long duration, low cost, and environmental friendliness. We reviewed the recent advance in the application, research methods, mechanism, and influencing factors of aquatic plant-microbe association in the removal of organic pollutants in water bodies. This review will facilitate the performance optimization of remediation via aquatic plant-microbe association and provide an effective way for the removal of organic pollutants in water bodies.