A global review found that 92 fungal species—including turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) and black mold (Aspergillus niger) —have been tested against 171 pesticides, mainly in lab settings. Fungi use enzymes like laccases and peroxidases to break down toxic compounds, yet, most studies remain preliminary and focus on removal rates rather than real-world conditions or ecotoxicity. Progress hinges on expanding field trials and better understandings of fungal biochemistry.