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ArticleMicrobiology spectrum2026

Identification of heavy metal-mobilizing bacteria and revealing of their mechanisms for bioremediation of Pb-Cd co-contaminated soils with

Qiyu Zhang, Zhenyu Zhang, Tianci Wu, Shiying Li, Xueqiang Zhu, Haitao Liu, Xia Xue, Ying Jiang

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Article in Microbiology spectrum, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Qiyu ZhangCollege of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0009-2300-8404
Zhenyu ZhangCollege of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.
Tianci WuCollege of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.
Shiying LiCollege of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.
Xueqiang ZhuCollege of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.
Haitao LiuCollege of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.
Xia XueHenan Key Laboratory for Helicobacter pylori and Digestive Tract Microecology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-5783-1281
Ying JiangCollege of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-0524-1818

Funding

Key R&D and Promotion project of Henan Province 252102320062National Key Research and Development Program of China 2024YFD1300205National Natural Science Foundation of China 42207342Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province 252300421203
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The effective strategies for soil remediation in lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) co-contaminated areas are critical for environmental restoration. This study aimed to develop a microbial-plant remediation approach by combining a Pb-Cd mobilizing bacterium with the heavy metal-accumulating plant IMPORTANCE: This work advances the development of sustainable solutions for remediating soils contaminated with harmful heavy metals like lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd), which pose significant risks to environmental and human health. By developing a microbial-plant remediation strategy that leverages the synergistic effects of a mobilizing bacterium and a metal-accumulating plant, this research improves our ability to effectively detoxify contaminated soils. The insights gained into the underlying mechanisms provide a valuable foundation for designing efficient, environmentally friendly bioremediation strategies. Generally, this investigation contributes to safeguarding ecosystems, promoting soil restoration, and supporting sustainable land use in areas affected by heavy metal pollution.

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BacteriaCadmiumLeadMetals, HeavyMustard PlantSoil PollutantsBiodegradation, EnvironmentalSoilSoil MicrobiologyCadmiumLeadMetals, HeavySoilSoil PollutantsBrassica junceaheavy metal-mobilizing bacteriaheavy metal transporter genesPb–Cd co-contaminationsoil bioremediation

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PMCPMC13055314

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