TheA growing population and industriesthe expnsion of industry have increased the demand for energy, which has provided grounds forleading to increased environmental pollution. Petroleum products are one of the most widely used chemicals in the modern world. Subsequently, and as a result, Petroleumpetroleum hydrocarbons have become a global environmental problem. These compounds are highly resistantpersistent in the environment and harmful to human health (………).
Various methods have ben proposed for the removalcleanup of oil-contaminated areas, including physical, chemical and biological methods (Zaki et al. 2015). The mechanical and chemical methods used to remove petroleum contaminants have limited performance and are also expensive. One of the environment-friendlymore environmentally friendly and affordable methods is to use microorganisms and plants to remove or reduce oil pollution in soil (Shimp et al. 1993).