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The use of “bioremediation” as a technology and tool was mainly introduced to reduce the high toxic levels of pollutants to a low level by the aid of micro-organisms. But it is less successful when extensive metal and organic pollutants are considered. Heavy metals are poisonous for microorganisms as they explicit direct influence on the biochemical and physiological processes. Thus, to overcome this, a new technology of treating the pollutants was introduced, widely known as phytoremediation. Phytoremediation is a combination of techniques used by the employment of plants to accumulate or extract the pollutant on site within its plant parts. It is considered as the one of the best alternative to detoxify pollutants from soil and water. This review comprehensively explains about phytoremediation and the various techniques adopted to deal with the contaminant.

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Zika virus a Flavivirus transmitted through the bite of a mosquito, has been considered as a neglected tropical disease for decades, until now. Due to its multiple outbreaks in the various regions of the world it has attained a significantly prominent position. The disease can be transmitted by various means, predominantly the common vector “Aedes aegypti” contributes to its high geographical distribution. The virus is important as it is responsible to cause permanent damage to infants and fetuses. e.g., microcephaly, cranial calcification and multiple neurotic abnormalities. The review comprehensively covers theepidemiology, distribution, transmission of the virus along with the measures that can be adopted to prevent its further dissemination.