Plastic-Microbial BioRemediation DB: A Curated Database for Multi-Omics Applications.

ABSTRACT: Plastic pollution is a major environmental challenge, with millions of tonnes produced annually and accumulating in ecosystems, causing long-term harm. Conventional disposal methods, such as landfilling and incineration, are often inadequate, emphasising the need for sustainable solutions like bioremediation. However, the bacterial biodiversity involved in plastic biodegradation remains poorly understood. To address this gap, we present the Plastic-Microbial BioRemediation (Plastic-MBR) database, a curated multi-omics resource that integrates publicly available genetic and enzymatic data related to putative plastic-degrading microorganisms. This database supports in silico analyses of metagenomic data from plastic-contaminated environments and comparative genomics, aiming to identify micro

SUBMITTER: Petraro S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12417318 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature