Tomar Vatsala* and Kumar Sanjay
Department of Botany, M.S. College, Saharanpur (U.P.)
Email: vatsala.tomar12@gmail.com
Received-25.03.2022, Revised-11.04.2022, Accepted-24.04.2022
Abstract: Metal toxicity is cruising the world insane, as rising lead levels in soil, water, and air are the second leading cause of various diseases. Lead is the most common element found in the environment, and it is a byproduct of both personal and industrial use. Bioremediation is a proposed solution to the problem. It is the result of a collision of science and technology that aids in the removal of heavy metals from the environment. The study aims to address the significance of the bioremediation process and different types of bioremediation processes helpful for removing lead from the soil, water, and air. It addresses the bacteria tolerance of lead toxicity and highlights the in vitro and in vivo process used for lead oxidation with the help of microorganisms. The researcher has a secondary method for gathering information about the methods used to reduce lead toxics using microorganisms, as well as highlighting the process of bioremediation to remove lead toxins from the environment. The data for this study will be gathered by searching for all relevant articles related to the research question. The secondary research employs the Interpretivism paradigm to develop the assumption based on previous similar findings. The micro-organism used in the Bioremediation process includes algae, yeast, bacteria, etc. All these are used up in the process in their natural process. The Bioremediation process uses mostly bacteria and fungi, yeast, and algae microbes are frequently used.
Keywords: Bioremediation, Lead toxics, Metal toxicity
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