Indigenous Rhodococcus-derived resuscitation-promoting factor reactivates VBNC cells and enhances PCB biodegradation in contaminated soil

Key Points

• Enhancing biodegradation reveals that resuscitation-promoting factor significantly activates VBNC cells.
• Key evidence indicates a 50% increase in PCB degradation rates with the presence of Rhodococcus-derived factor.
• Assessment using a soil contamination model demonstrates effective degradation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
• Findings suggest that using this factor may improve bioremediation strategies for contaminated environments.