Draft genome sequence and annotation of Rhizopus arrhizus FBL 578 (Mucoromycota): insights into the mycoremediation of DDT-contaminated soils
Fungi can tolerate and transform anthropogenic contaminants such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs), thanks to their metabolic and enzymatic versatility (1, 2, 3). Indeed, fungal biodegradation of POPs, e.g. DDT, has been recognized as an environmentally-friendly, feasible, integrated, cost-effective remediation biotechnology (1, 2, 3).