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@article{173458,
        author = {Hassan K. S. Alnaseri and Ahmed M. Ali},
        title = {A Comprehensive Review on Microbial Communities in Mineral Oil-Contaminated Soils and Their Bioremediation Potential},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {359-361},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173458},
        abstract = {Soil contamination due to petroleum-derived hydrocarbons presents a significant environmental challenge, affecting both soil health and microbial communities. Bioremediation, leveraging the metabolic capabilities of indigenous or introduced microorganisms, has emerged as a sustainable approach for mitigating oil pollution. This review synthesizes existing research on the microbial diversity in oil-contaminated soils, their metabolic pathways for hydrocarbon degradation, and environmental factors influencing biodegradation efficiency. Furthermore, recent advancements in biostimulation, bioaugmentation, and the role of genetic engineering in enhancing microbial remediation are discussed. This synthesis provides insights into optimizing bioremediation strategies for effective and sustainable soil restoration.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {March},
        }