National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)
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PRINT ISSN : 2319-7692
Online ISSN : 2319-7706 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcmas@gmail.com / submit@ijcmas.com Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39 NAAS RATING 2020: 5.38 |
The integration of synthetic microbial consortia (SMC) into bioremediation and the circular bioeconomy has emerged as a transformative approach to mitigate environmental pollution while promoting sustainable resource recovery. This review explores recent developments (2023–2025) in the design, engineering, and application of synthetic microbial consortia for bioremediation of pollutants including heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and plastics. We also delve into the role of SMC in facilitating circular bioeconomic processes such as nutrient cycling, bioenergy production, and valorisation of waste into high-value products. Key strategies for designing stable and functional consortia, including genome editing tools, quorum sensing manipulation, and computational modelling, are critically examined. Finally, the challenges, risks, and future directions for deploying SMC in real-world applications are discussed, emphasizing regulatory, ecological, and scalability considerations.
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