Pseudomonas putida

Pseudomonas is a metabolically versatile bacterium found in different types of environments, but usually in contaminated agricultural soi, Industrial waste and polluted water sources. This Bacterium play an important role in breaking down harmful chemical pollutants, this process called Bioremediation. Its scientific name is Pseudomonas, Domain Bacteria, Order Pseudomonadales, Family Pseudomonadaceae

Pseudomonas putida is a Gram-negative, Rod shape, aerobic bacterium. It metabolizes toxic compounds such as pesticides and hydrocarbons. It has different strains, putida KT2240 has been genetically engineered to breakdown Organophosphate and pyrethroid pesticides, while P. putida 1274 is able to breakdown PNP, which is a toxic industrial pollutant.

The application of P. putida in industrial and biotechnological fields. It is widely used in pesticide detoxification in agriculture and wastewater treatment. Its potential environmental protection is via bioremediation of soil, cleanup of oil spills and breaking down of industrial waste. It is a non-pathogenic bacterium; it can be used for large-scale bioremediation. Its genetic stability allows for the development of engineered strains that can target a broader range of pollutants.

Explore the diverse roles of Pseudomonas in health, agriculture, and environmental management.There are certain challenges, regardless of its promising applications.
Heavey metals contamination in soil can hinder its activity. Also, ethical concerns regarding genetic modifications must be addressed before large-scale applications

The ecological role of P. putida is that it can breakdown toxic compounds into non-toxic compounds. In pesticide contaminated soil, KT2440 can degrade organophosphates like methyl parathion, along with pyrethroids. P. putida 1274 can degrade PNP by converting it into hydroquinone. The degradation process involves removing the nitro group from PNP, making it less harmful the environment