Phytodegradation of the triphenylmethane dye Malachite Green mediated by cell suspension cultures of Blumea malcolmii Hook.

► The study aims to unravel the mechanistic basis underlying phytodegradation studies. ► This forms the first report of the use of plant cell cultures for the degradation of dyes. ► The work analyses the enzymatic basis behind the degradation of Malachite Green. ► The study reports the decolorization of industrial effluents by plant cell cultures. ► It gives insights into basic understanding of processes for the application of these technologies.