Mycoremediation

Mycoremediation is an eco-friendly process that uses fungi, or fungi-based organisms, to clean up environmental contaminants. Certain fungi have natural abilities to break down pollutants like heavy metals, pesticides, and hydrocarbons into less harmful substances. They achieve this through their mycelium—a network of thread-like structures—that interacts with these pollutants, transforming or immobilizing them. This method leverages fungi’s natural metabolic processes, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional cleanup methods. Mycoremediation is particularly useful in restoring contaminated soils and waterways, promoting environmental health through biological means.