Microbial Transformation and Transport of Organic Pollutants within Paddy-Ditch-Pond Water

Dear Colleagues,

Organic pollutants are widespread in the environment, posing significant threats to both human health and ecosystems. Paddy-ditch-pond water, which is utilized for irrigating rice fields, stands out as a major contributor to and receptor of organic pollutants. Microbial transformation plays a pivotal role in influencing the destiny and movement of these pollutants within paddy-ditch-pond water. Nevertheless, the mechanisms, kinetics, and factors influencing the microbial transformation of organic pollutants in paddy-ditch-pond water remain inadequately understood. This Special Issue aims to offer a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge and identify research gaps in the microbial transformation and transport of organic pollutants in paddy-ditch-pond water. It will extend to other topics, such as the identification and characterization of microbial communities and enzymes involved in the transformation of organic pollutants, modeling and simulating the transport and transformation of these pollutants in paddy-ditch-pond water, and evaluating and optimizing bioremediation strategies for the removal of organic pollutants from paddy water. Additionally, this Special Issue will shed light on the challenges and opportunities for future research and applications related to the microbial transformation of organic pollutants in paddy-ditch-pond water.

Dr. Jing Chen
Dr. Xiang Gao
Guest Editors

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• organic pollutants
• paddy-ditch-pond water
• microbial transformation
• bioremediation
• modeling
• transport