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An overview of neonicotinoids: biotransformation and biodegradation by microbiological processes

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Neonicotinoids are a class of pesticides widely used in different phases of agricultural crops. Similar to other classes of pesticides, they can damage human and environmental health if overused, and can be resistent to degradation. This is especially relevant to insect health, pollination, and aquatic biodiversity. Nevertheless, application of pesticides is still crucial for food production and pest control, and should therefore be carefully monitored by the government to control or reduce neonicotinoid contamination reaching human and animal feed. Aware of this problem, studies have been carried out to reduce or eliminate neonicotinoid contamination from the environment. One example of a green protocol is bioremediation. This review discusses the most recent microbial biodegradation and bioremediation processes for neonicotinoids, which employ isolated microorganisms (bacteria and fungi), consortiums of microorganisms, and different types of soils, biobeds, and biomixtures.

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The authors would like to acknowledge Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP, Proc. N0. 2013/21642-0 and Proc.N°. 2016/20155-7) for the financial support provided to this research. This study was financed in part by the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - Brasil (CAPES) - Finance Code 001. CAA and RNL also thank to CAPES for the provision of the scholarship.

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This study was financed in part by Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP, Proc. N°. 2013/21642-0 and Proc.N°. 2016/20155-7) and Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - Brasil (CAPES) - Finance Code 001.

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CSA and RNL conducted the literature research. CSA, RNL, and ALMP contributed to manuscript writing.

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Correspondence to André L. M. Porto.

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Anjos, C.S., Lima, R.N. & Porto, A.L.M. An overview of neonicotinoids: biotransformation and biodegradation by microbiological processes. Environ Sci Pollut Res 28, 37082–37109 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13531-3

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