Microbial consortium achieves complete biodegradation of persistent herbicide acetochlor in contaminated soil

Researchers led by Dr. Xu Mingkai from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have identified a highly effective microbial consortium capable of fully degrading acetochlor, a widely used and persistent herbicide. This discovery offers a promising, environmentally friendly approach to mitigating soil pollution caused by herbicide residues on soil ecosystems, food quality, and overall environmental safety.