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Bioengineered Endophyte-Integrated Biosensors: A New Frontier in Environmental Monitoring and Remediation
Summary
This review introduces bioengineered endophyte-integrated biosensors—microbes living inside plants that are modified to detect and help remediate pollutants including microplastics and heavy metals—as an emerging tool for environmental monitoring. Combining biological sensing with remediation in a single living system could offer a more continuous and ecologically harmonious approach to tracking plastic pollution than conventional lab-based methods.
Environmental pollution remains a global concern, driven by the widespread release of heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, microplastics, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Traditional detection and remediation technologies often fall short due to high...