Paddy fields hold significantly lower level of PCBs than drylands, especially highly-chlorinated PCBs.
Microbial dechlorination of PCBs is favored under flooded conditions in paddy field.
Aerobic biodegradation of PCBs is benefited under dry conditions in paddy field.
PCBs dechlorination rate is accelerated in rice planted paddy field compared to the unplanted one.
Alternating anoxic–oxic environment in paddy field led to the sequential aerobic–anaerobic transformation of PCBs.