Molasses enhanced phyto and bioremediation treatability study of explosives contaminated Hawaiian soils

► Natural degradation of RDX is very slow and its release into the environment is a concern. ► Molasses enhances biodegradation of RDX and complete degradation occurred within few weeks. ► Low molasses dose of 1:40 (molasses to water ratio) was as effective as the higher dose (1:20). ► The combination of Guinea Grass (Panicum maximum) and molasses did not improve RDX degradation. ► Addition of molasses to soil in army training ranges can prevent migration of RDX to groundwater and off-site.