Chlorpyrifos degradation by the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. strain PUPCCC 64.

Background, Aim, And Scope: Indiscriminate use of insecticides leads to environmental problems and poses a great threat to beneficial microorganisms. The aim of the present work was to study chlorpyrifos degradation by a rice field cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. strain PUPCCC 64 so that the organism is able to reduce insecticide pollution in situ.