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Pedosphere 36(1): 25--38, 2026
ISSN 1002-0160/CN 32-1315/P
©2026 Soil Science Society of China
Published by Elsevier B.V. and Science Press

Research progress on synthetic pyrethroid biodegradation: Current status, pathways, mechanisms and enzyme enhancement strategies

Jiarong QIU^1,2, Jinzhi WU¹, Liangqing ZHANG^1,2

, Yaofa LUO¹

, Jianfeng CHEN¹

¹ School of Advanced Manufacturing, Fuzhou University, Jinjiang 362200 (China);
² Jinjiang City Fuzhou University Science and Education Park Development Center, Fuzhou University, Jinjiang 362200 (China)

ABSTRACT

Pyrethroids are a class of novel broad-spectrum pesticides synthesized to mimic natural pyrethrins. Due to their high efficiency, low toxicity, and safety, pyrethroids have been widely used as alternatives to organophosphate and carbamate insecticides in the control of agricultural and sanitary pests. However, with the increasing use of pyrethroid pesticides, the resulting pesticide residues have posed threats to both the environment and human health. Biodegradation is considered one of the most promising methods for the removal of pyrethroids, and significant research has been conducted in this area. This review summarizes recent advances in the biodegradation of pyrethroids, including degradation by single strains, microbial consortia, and enzymes. It provides an in-depth analysis of the biodegradation pathways and catalytic mechanisms involved in the degradation of pyrethroids and outlines enhancement strategies for improving the activity of pyrethroid-degrading enzymes. The review also identifies current challenges in pyrethroid biodegradation and offers perspectives for future research. This review serves as a valuable reference for subsequent studies on pyrethroid biodegradation.

Citation: Qiu J R, Wu J Z, Zhang L Q, Luo Y F, Chen J F. 2026. Research progress on synthetic pyrethroid biodegradation: Current status, pathways, mechanisms and enzyme enhancement strategies. Pedosphere. 36(1): 25-38.

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