January 2, 2025 10:08 PM

IIT Bombay develops bacteria to combat soil pollution and boost agriculture

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed a groundbreaking solution to tackle soil pollution. They have identified bacteria capable of consuming toxic pollutants in the soil and producing essential nutrients as byproducts, according to an official release. The research team has been studying bacteria that feed on hazardous chemicals and pollutants as a means to address the growing pollution of natural resources. In their recent study, published in the journal...