Impact of plastic mulching as a major source of microplastics in agroecosystems

Article Environmental Sciences

Impact of microplastics on bioaccumulation of heavy metals in rape (Brassica napus L.)

Hao Jia et al.

Summary: The study revealed that microplastics facilitate the uptake of heavy metals by vegetables, leading to severe damage and deterioration in quality.

CHEMOSPHERE (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Microplastics and environmental pollutants: Key interaction and toxicology in aquatic and soil environments

Yujia Xiang et al.

Summary: This study provides a comprehensive review of the sources, transport, and ecological risks of microplastics, highlighting the negative impacts on the environment and organisms. The interactions of microplastics with other environmental pollutants, as well as their toxicity and accumulation, pose potential risks to ecosystems.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Microplastics affect rice (Oryza sativa L.) quality by interfering metabolite accumulation and energy expenditure pathways: A field study

Xiang Wu et al.

Summary: The stress response of rice under microplastic exposure involves adjustments in gene expression and metabolic pathways, with distinct responses observed in different rice subspecies. XS123 subspecies can respond to microplastic exposure stress through enhanced metabolite accumulation and energy expenditure pathways, while Y900 subspecies cannot.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Microplastics change soil properties, heavy metal availability and bacterial community in a Pb-Zn-contaminated soil

Xueying Feng et al.

Summary: This study investigated the impacts of different types of Microplastics (MPs) on Pb-Zn contaminated soil and found that MPs, especially at a dose of 2%, decreased the richness and diversity of bacterial communities, altered microbial community composition, and significantly affected soil properties and heavy metal availability. The effects were dependent on the type and dose of MPs.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Integrated microbiology and metabolomics analysis reveal plastic mulch film residue affects soil microorganisms and their metabolic functions

Changcai Wu et al.

Summary: Research indicates that residual plastic film significantly impacts soil microbial communities and metabolic functions, altering bacterial symbiosis networks and changing the soil metabolite spectrum. Exposure time and residue concentration are crucial factors affecting community structure. Additionally, new potential microplastic degrading bacteria have been identified through discriminant and collinear analysis, including Nitrospira, Nocardioidaceae, and Pseudonocardiaceae.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Entomology

Plastic mulches reduce adult and larval populations of Drosophila suzukii in fall-bearing raspberry

Hanna McIntosh et al.

Summary: Three colors of plastic mulches were effective at reducing populations of D. suzukii, with metallic mulch showing increased canopy light intensity compared to black mulch. Plastic mulches have the potential to be a promising cultural practice for managing D. suzukii in both organic and conventional systems.

JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Effects of microplastics on soil microbiome: The impacts of polymer type, shape, and concentration

Yuanze Sun et al.

Summary: Research has shown that the presence of microplastics in terrestrial environments can alter soil ecosystem properties and processes. Different polymer types, shapes, and concentrations of microplastics have varying effects on soil bacterial communities. The uniqueness of microplastics should be considered when determining their impacts on terrestrial ecosystems.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2022)

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Article Soil Science

Re-used mulching of plastic film is more profitable and environmentally friendly than new mulching

Xu-Long Zhang et al.

Summary: The study found that re-using plastic mulch film can significantly increase soil temperature, maintain soil moisture, improve crop yield and net revenue, while reducing the usage and residue of plastic film, especially suitable for faba bean cultivation.

SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH (2022)

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Article Plant Sciences

Combined Effect of Microplastics and Cd Alters the Enzymatic Activity of Soil and the Productivity of Strawberry Plants

Andres Pinto-Poblete et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the combined effect of microplastics and cadmium on a soil-plant system, finding that microplastics and/or cadmium can affect plant growth and yield, as well as the accumulation of cadmium in the roots and soil. The increased bioavailability of cadmium due to microplastics presence may explain the observed negative effects on soil properties and strawberry plant performance.

PLANTS-BASEL (2022)

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Article Geosciences, Multidisciplinary

Microplastics pollution from different plastic mulching years accentuate soil microbial nutrient limitations

Zhiqin Zhang et al.

Summary: This study investigates the characteristics of microplastics (MPs) in tobacco fields under different continuous mulching management years in Enshi Prefecture, China, and identifies the mechanisms through which MPs pollution affects soil microbial nutrient limitations. The results show that the abundance of MPs increases with the increase in planting years and has a significant impact on microbial metabolism and nutrient cycling in the soil. The findings suggest that soil contamination with MPs can have detrimental effects on soil functions and crop productivity.

GONDWANA RESEARCH (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Seasonal variations and feedback from microplastics and cadmium on soil organisms in agricultural fields

Xiaofeng Jiang et al.

Summary: Plastic film mulching is an important agricultural technology that can increase crop yield and maintain soil moisture. However, long-term use of plastic film can lead to plastic residues in soils, which can negatively affect soil organisms and crop quality. This study investigated the seasonal variations and correlations of microplastics and cadmium in farmland soils in Wuxi, China. The results showed that microplastics were abundant in the soils, with polyethylene microplastics being the main component. The abundance of microplastics in winter was significantly correlated with cadmium, indicating the potential risk of coexposure to soil organisms. The study also demonstrated the impact of microplastic heavy metal pollution on earthworms, suggesting that microplastics can act as vectors for heavy metal transfer in the soil environment.

ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Is mulch film itself the primary source of meso- and microplastics in the mulching cultivated soil? A preliminary field study with econometric methods

Li Xu et al.

Summary: This study investigated household characteristics and mulch film use behavior in Hebei province, China, and collected corresponding soil samples. The results showed that mulch-derived microplastics (MMPs) in the soil were positively correlated with abundance and inversely correlated with particle size, but not with mass, suggesting that MMPs from mulch film may not be the primary source in terms of abundance.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Macro- and microplastic accumulation in soil after 32 years of plastic film mulching

Shitong Li et al.

Summary: Plastic film mulch is an agricultural technology that significantly increases agricultural production but also leads to severe plastic pollution. This study found a considerable accumulation of macro- and micro-plastics in soil after 32 years of continuous plastic mulch film use in an agricultural field. The long-term use of plastic film mulch not only causes surface pollution but also contamination in deep soil layers, making removal and remediation challenging.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Microplastics in arid soils: Impact of different cropping systems (Altay, Xinjiang)

Hao Liu et al.

Summary: Although microplastic pollution in the soil environment is an important research topic, few studies have focused on farmland soil in arid regions. This study investigated the influences of different cropping characteristics and agricultural practices on microplastic abundances, sizes, polymer compositions, and forms in farmland soil. The findings suggest that different cropping characteristics can affect the abundance and fragmentation of microplastics in agricultural soils, even within the same region, and thus the level and type of microplastic pollution.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2022)

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Article Ecology

Soil plastispheres as hotpots of antibiotic resistance genes and potential pathogens

Dong Zhu et al.

Summary: The study revealed the effects of microplastics on microbiota and antibiotic resistance genes in the soil plastisphere. Microbial communities in the plastisphere are involved in diverse metabolic pathways, potentially driving ecological processes in the soil ecosystem. Deterministic processes were found to be more important in explaining the variance in ARGs within plastispheres.

ISME JOURNAL (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Impact of microplastics on growth, photosynthesis and essential elements in Cucurbita pepo L.

Ilaria Colzi et al.

Summary: Different microplastics have specific and concentration-dependent toxic effects on the growth of Cucurbita pepo, with PVC identified as the most toxic and PE as the least toxic material. Microplastic pollution may result in yield and economic loss for C. pepo, as well as potential risks for entering the food chain.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Effect of LDPE and biodegradable PBAT primary microplastics on bacterial community after four months of soil incubation

Chengtao Li et al.

Summary: The study found that the amount of the biodegradable plastic PBAT used can affect the physical-chemical properties of soil and bacterial communities. Higher amounts of PBAT decrease the content of NO3--N and TP in the soil, while lower amounts of PBAT increase the diversity of soil bacterial communities.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Kinetics of microplastic generation from different types of mulch films in agricultural soil

Yang Yang et al.

Summary: Upon environmental weathering, plastic materials form smaller sized microplastics, with plastic mulch films being a major source of agricultural soil microplastic pollution. This study quantified the rate of microplastic generation from different types of mulch films under simulated UV irradiation. Results showed that biodegradable mulch film had the highest rate of microplastic formation, followed by oxodegradable, white PE, and black PE mulch films. The kinetics of microplastic generation followed Schwarzchild's law, and UV irradiation increased the crystallinity and surface erosion of the mulch films, affecting the quantity and size ranges of microplastic debris.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2022)

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Article Soil Science

Ridge-furrow plastic mulching and dense planting with reduced nitrogen improve soil hydrothermal conditions, rainfed soybean yield and economic return in a semi-humid drought-prone region of China

Zhenqi Liao et al.

Summary: In a semi-humid drought-prone region of China, the application of ridge-furrow plastic mulching and dense planting with reduced nitrogen (N) rate significantly improved rainfed soybean yield, water use efficiency, and economic return.

SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH (2022)

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Review Soil Science

Review on migration, transformation and ecological impacts of microplastics in soil

Shuling Zhao et al.

Summary: This review discusses the sources, distribution, migration, transformation, and ecological impacts of microplastics in soil. Microplastics mainly enter soil through mulch degradation, application of organic fertilizer, and plastic landfill, and they migrate and transform in soil systems under abiotic and biotic processes, affecting soil structure, nutrient cycling, and microbial community.

APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Effects of polyethylene and polylactic acid microplastics on plant growth and bacterial community in the soil

Yuhang Lian et al.

Summary: This study investigated the effects of polyethylene MPs (PEMPs) and polylactic acid MPs (PLAMPs) on the physio-biochemical performance and metabolomic profile of soybean, as well as the bacterial communities in soil. The results showed that PEMPs had no toxicity on the plant growth, while 0.1% PLAMPs significantly reduced root length. MPs in plant leaves affected peroxidase (POD) and catalase (CAT) activities. Metabolomics study indicated that amino acid metabolism was the significantly affected pathway. Additionally, only 0.1% PLAMPs altered the bacterial communities in the rhizosphere soil.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Translocation and chronic effects of microplastics on pea plants (Pisum sativum) in copper-contaminated soil

Dokyung Kim et al.

Summary: Microplastics released into soil alongside existing pollutants may have adverse effects on plants, particularly in soils contaminated with heavy metals. This study found that long-term exposure to microplastics had chronic effects on the reproductive and nutritional status of pea crops, with the additional presence of copper exacerbating the damage to the crops. These changes in crop quality and nutrient content could impact human health through the food chain.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Accumulation of microplastics in greenhouse soil after long-term plastic film mulching in Beijing, China

Kang Wang et al.

Summary: Intensive use of plastic film and organic fertilizer in the greenhouse has led to microplastic contamination of the soil. This study investigated microplastic pollution in three different types of greenhouses and found that abandoned greenhouses had the highest abundance of microplastics, followed by normal greenhouses, and simple greenhouses. Microplastics in the soil were primarily fragment-shaped, white in color, and 0-1 mm in size, with the most common polymers being polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE).

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Impact of microplastics from polyethylene and biodegradable mulch films on rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Chong Yang et al.

Summary: Microplastics derived from plastic mulch film can negatively affect the growth, physiological processes, and gene expressions of rice plants, including reducing plant height and dry weight, inducing oxidative stress, and regulating gene expressions. These negative effects can be mitigated with the growth of plants, and microplastics from polyethylene mulch film have a relatively stronger negative impact on rice plants compared to microplastics from a PBAT-based biodegradable film.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Effects of microplastics on growth and metabolism of rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Jing Ma et al.

Summary: This study investigated the effects of different doses of polystyrene (PS) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) microplastics (MPs) on the growth, ionic homeostasis, and antioxidant metabolism of rice plants. Results showed that PVC-MPs accumulation had a more devastating impact on rice growth and metabolism compared to PS-MPs, with D-3 and D-6 being the most harmful treatments. Further research is recommended to fully understand the influence of different sized MPs on food safety.

CHEMOSPHERE (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

The persistently breaking trade-offs of three-decade plastic film mulching: Microplastic pollution, soil degradation and reduced cotton yield

Bingshen Liu et al.

Summary: Plastic mulching has been extensively used in China for nearly 40 years, but long-term mulching has irreversible adverse effects on soil function and significantly reduces crop yields by restricting root growth.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Automated identification and quantification of invisible microplastics in agricultural soils

Weiqian Jia et al.

Summary: This study combined laser direct in-frared (LDIR) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) methods to investigate microplastics in agricultural soils. The results showed that microplastics were present in high abundance, with particles ranging from 10 to 500μm accounting for the majority. Polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride were the dominant polymer types. Reclaimed water from sewage treatment plants, drip irrigation utilities, and residual plastic film were identified as potential sources. The study also highlighted the underestimation of microplastic contamination in agricultural soils using visual counting methods.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2022)

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Article Geography, Physical

First evidence of microplastics in Antarctic snow

Alex R. Aves et al.

Summary: Airborne microplastics have been identified in various remote environments, but there is a lack of data in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in Antarctica. This study collected snow samples from 19 sites in the Ross Island region of Antarctica and confirmed the presence of microplastics using micro-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (mu FTIR). The results showed that all Antarctic snow samples contained microplastics, with an average concentration of 29 particles L-1. The most common type of microplastic was fibers, and the most common polymer was polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The study also found that the microplastics could have been transported over long distances of up to 6000 km and could have local sources from nearby research stations.

CRYOSPHERE (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

The effects of three different microplastics on enzyme activities and microbial communities in soil

Meiling Yi et al.

Summary: This study investigated the effects of three microplastics on soil enzyme activities and microbial community structure, showing that different microplastics had varying effects on enzyme activities, fibrous PP had a more persistent impact on microbial activity, and membranous PE and fibrous PP increased the alpha diversity of soil microbiota.

WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Effect of Polyvinyl Chloride Microplastics on Bacterial Community and Nutrient Status in Two Agricultural Soils

Yuanyuan Yan et al.

Summary: The study found that PVC microplastics at 0.1% and 1% concentrations did not significantly impact soil bacterial community diversity and composition over 35 days, but did lead to significant reduction or enrichment of certain bacterial genera, as well as significant changes in soil available phosphorus content. Further research is needed to understand the varying effects of microplastic pollution on different soil environments.

BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Aging Processes of Polyethylene Mulch Films and Preparation of Microplastics with Environmental Characteristics

Ting Wang et al.

Summary: In this study, it was found that UV irradiation plays a crucial role in aging of polyethylene mulch films, and films aged under laboratory conditions exhibit similar characteristics to those aged in nature. The formation of cracks affects the mechanical strength of the films and leads to the formation of surface microplastics.

BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY (2021)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Biodegradable plastic mulches: Impact on the agricultural biotic environment

Hadaly Serrano-Ruiz et al.

Summary: The use of plastic mulching in agriculture has benefits but also environmental challenges. Biodegradable plastic mulches offer a promising alternative to address polyethylene pollution. Advanced studies are needed to identify low-impact BDM materials and ensure sustainable agriculture.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Biodiversity Conservation

Effects of microplastics and drought on soil ecosystem functions and multifunctionality

Yudi M. Lozano et al.

Summary: The interaction between microplastic fibres and drought can affect ecosystem functions and multifunctionality. Drought negatively impacts nutrient cycling by decreasing enzymatic activities, while microplastics increase soil aggregation, pH, and nutrient retention. The effects of microplastics on soil functions depend on soil water status, with differing impacts under well-watered conditions versus drought.

JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Contribution of mulch film to microplastics in agricultural soil and surface water in China

Shu-Yan Ren et al.

Summary: This study quantified the contribution of agricultural mulch film (AMF) to microplastics in farmland soil and surface water in China. The results showed that AMFs contributed approximately 10% to 30% of the total microplastics in farmland soil. It was estimated that a significant amount of microplastics from agricultural soil were transferred to surface water and then to the ocean.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Interactions and effects of microplastics with heavy metals in aquatic and terrestrial environments

Noreen Khalid et al.

Summary: Contamination of waters and soils with microplastics (MPs) is a global environmental issue, posing a threat to ecosystems and organism health; The co-occurrence of MPs with heavy metals may enhance the transfer of toxic metals in the food chain; Understanding the interactions of MPs with heavy metals in different ecosystems is crucial for assessing their ecotoxic effects.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Microplastics occurrence and frequency in soils under different land uses on a regional scale

Fabio Corradini et al.

Summary: This study reveals the presence of microplastic pollution in soils under different land uses in the central valley of Chile, with agricultural activities being a potential major source. Contrary to common belief, the distance to mining operations, roads, or urban areas did not increase the microplastic particles count.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Interactive effects of microplastics and selected pharmaceuticals on red tilapia: Role of microplastic aging

Yejing Huang et al.

Summary: This study investigated the interactive effects between aged and virgin microplastics (MPs) and pharmaceuticals in aquatic organisms using red tilapia as a model fish. The results showed that MP aging could induce complex changes in the accumulation of pharmaceuticals and gene expression, leading to varied effects on aquatic organisms.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Microbiology

The Good, the Bad and the Double-Sword Effects of Microplastics and Their Organic Additives in Marine Bacteria

Victor Fernandez-Juarez et al.

Summary: The direct effects of microplastics (MPs) and their organic additives on marine bacteria, especially diazotrophs, vary depending on the type and concentration of MPs and additives. Different species of autotrophic and heterotrophic bacteria exhibit species-specific responses to MPs and additives, with effects ranging from beneficial to deleterious, indicating the importance of determining threshold levels for effective environmental quality control.

FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

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Review Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Coloured plastic mulches: impact on soil properties and crop productivity

Getachew Amare et al.

Summary: Coloured plastic mulches play a significant role in crop production by improving soil properties, promoting crop growth, and increasing yield and quality. They have a notable impact on crop yield by altering soil temperature, moisture, and other factors, and can also reduce weed infestation and viral diseases.

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Effects of plastic mulch film residues on soil-microbe-plant systems under different soil pH conditions

Yin Liu et al.

Summary: The study found that long-term mulching can reduce rice growth, with 20 years of mulching showing more negative effects on rice tiller number and biomass than 60 years. PMFR altered the composition, diversity, and metabolic function of rhizosphere bacterial communities. As residues increased, the content of SOC decreased, with significant correlations observed between bacterial communities and SOC in the soil-microbe-plant system.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Linking effects of microplastics to ecological impacts in marine environments

Noreen Khalid et al.

Summary: Efforts to determine the ecological impacts of microplastic pollutants have increased due to plastic contamination of the environment. There is a big knowledge gap in assessing the toxicological effects of microplastics, and ecological risk assessment has become more challenging. Research on the ecology of microplastics needs to be expanded to better understand their impacts on the environment.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Effect of microplastics and arsenic on nutrients and microorganisms in rice rhizosphere soil

Youming Dong et al.

Summary: The co-pollution of arsenic and microplastics reduces the bioavailability of arsenic in soil, affects enzyme activities and nutrient contents, and inhibits crop growth. Arsenic increases soil organic matter content, while microplastics decrease organic matter content.

ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Trophic transfer of microplastics from mysids to fish greatly exceeds direct ingestion from the water column

Takaaki Hasegawa et al.

Summary: Studies have found that fish ingest microplastics mainly through trophic transfer, and prey such as mysids can fragment microplastics. This suggests that microplastics may have adverse effects on organisms.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Influence of polyethylene-microplastic on environmental behaviors of metals in soil

Ming Li et al.

Summary: The study found that when the concentration of PE-MPs in soil increased to 10%, the adsorption capacities of soil for Pb2+ and Zn2+ were significantly lower compared to pure soil. In addition, when the concentration of PE-MPs in soil increased to 10%, the extraction fraction of Zn2+ and Pb2+ by diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid was significantly higher, indicating that a high concentration of MPs in soil can decrease the adsorption capability of soil for metals and increase metal mobility in terrestrial environment. However, when the content of MPs in soil was 0.1%, there was no significant difference in the extraction fraction of Zn2+ and Pb2+ compared to pure soil, suggesting that actual MPs in soil are unlikely to significantly influence metal bioavailability.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Interfacial interactions between collected nylon microplastics and three divalent metal ions (Cu(II), Ni(II), Zn(II)) in aqueous solutions

Shuai Tang et al.

Summary: In this study, the adsorption of three divalent metals onto collected nylon MPs was investigated, revealing that the adsorption is spontaneous, endothermic, and mainly controlled by intraparticle diffusion. Langmuir and Freundlich models were successful in describing the adsorption isotherms.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Size effects of microplastics on accumulation and elimination of phenanthrene in earthworms

Guanghui Xu et al.

Summary: Research shows that different sizes of microplastics have diverse impacts on the accumulation and elimination of organic pollutants by earthworms, with larger sizes causing more severe DNA damage and increasing the accumulation of pollutants. Additionally, nano-size microplastics significantly inhibit the bacteria responsible for degrading pollutants in earthworms, leading to higher residual concentrations of pollutants.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

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Article Agronomy

Microplastics in soil-plant system: effects of nano/microplastics on plant photosynthesis, rhizosphere microbes and soil properties in soil with different residues

Xinwei Ren et al.

Summary: The study found that polystyrene microplastics of different sizes have an impact on plant growth and photosynthesis, potentially changing these effects by altering microbial metabolism and correlations.

PLANT AND SOIL (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Distribution and sedimentation of microplastics in Taihu Lake

Qiji Zhang et al.

Summary: Research in China's Taihu Lake and surrounding major rivers found varying levels of microplastic pollution, with inflow rivers more affected than outflow rivers. The main components identified were polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene, with differences in average size and distribution observed in different water bodies.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Recent advances on ecological effects of microplastics on soil environment

Haobo Ya et al.

Summary: This article comprehensively summarized the occurrence and sources of microplastics in terrestrial soil, as well as the eco-toxicological effects of microplastics in soil ecosystems. Future challenges of research on microplastics include developing new techniques and standards for analyzing microplastics, studying the contribution of microplastics to antibiotic resistance genes migration.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Species-dependent response of food crops to polystyrene nanoplastics and microplastics

Wenwen Gong et al.

Summary: The study found that different plant species had varying responses to exposure to nano-PS and micro-PS, with Italian lettuce being the most sensitive crop. Root growth of Italian lettuce and corn was significantly inhibited by polystyrene exposure, while radish and wheat were hardly affected. Antioxidant enzymatic activities, lipid peroxidation, and biomarker indexes confirmed that the toxic effects of nanoplastics on crops are likely due to oxidative stress.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Response of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) growth to soil contaminated with microplastics

Fanrong Meng et al.

Summary: This study found that both LDPE-MPs and Bio-MPs had effects on the growth of common bean plants, with >= 1.5% Bio-MPs exerting stronger effects. Further research on the ecological impacts of these MPs on soil-plant systems is urgently needed.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Distribution characteristics of microplastics in agricultural soils from the largest vegetable production base in China

Lu Yu et al.

Summary: The study area in Shouguang City, Shandong Province is the largest greenhouse vegetable production base in Northern China. The research found that small-sized microplastics tend to migrate to deeper soil layers and that soil texture can affect the distribution of microplastics in local agricultural soils.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Size-dependent toxic effects of polystyrene microplastic exposure on Microcystis aeruginosa growth and microcystin production

Di Wu et al.

Summary: The study reveals that 1 μm polystyrene microplastics have a greater impact on freshwater cyanobacteria compared to 100 nm microplastics, promoting algal growth and inhibiting photosynthesis. Additionally, 1 μm microplastics increase intracellular microcystins content and inhibit their release, while 100 nm microplastics only promote microcystin production.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Review Soil Science

Transport and transformation of microplastics and nanoplastics in the soil environment: A critical review

Yuan Liu et al.

Summary: This review critically discusses the environmental behavior of soil microplastics and nanoplastics, including their aggregation with other particles, sorption of pollutants, and photoaging process. It also reviews the critical factors that affect the fate of microplastics and nanoplastics in soil, as well as important research gaps.

SOIL USE AND MANAGEMENT (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Phytotoxic Effects of Polyethylene Microplastics on the Growth of Food Crops Soybean (Glycine max) and Mung Bean (Vigna radiata)

Lin Wang et al.

Summary: The study found that the phytotoxicity of polyethylene microplastics (PE-MPs) was greater on soybean than on mung bean. Dry weight and root length of soybean were inhibited, while mung bean's root length increased. This highlights the necessity to explore the hazardous effects of different sizes of PE-MPs on agricultural crops.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Microplastics pollution in the soil mulched by dust-proof nets: A case study in Beijing, China

Yixiang Chen et al.

Summary: Microplastics, as a driving force of global changes, have attracted widespread attention. A study in Beijing revealed that dust-proof nets used in construction sites are a significant source of microplastics in soil, with a large accumulation of MPs estimated to cause potential environmental issues. The study suggests the need for effective legislation and policies to address microplastic pollution and protect the environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2021)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Long-Term Fertilization History Alters Effects of Microplastics on Soil Properties, Microbial Communities, and Functions in Diverse Farmland Ecosystem

Hong-Zhe Li et al.

Summary: Studies have shown that exposure to 0.2% polyethylene microplastics can impact soil pH, with effects varying depending on soil type and fertilization history; Long-term fertilization history can alter the effects of MPs on soil bacterial and fungal communities; MPs have a greater impact on soil ecosystems with lower microbial diversity and functional gene abundance.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Review Environmental Sciences

A critical review on the interactions of microplastics with heavy metals: Mechanism and their combined effect on organisms and humans

Yanxiao Cao et al.

Summary: Limited knowledge is available on the interactions between heavy metals and microplastics (MPs), as well as potential biological impacts from their combinations. Factors influencing the adsorption of heavy metals on MPs, such as polymer properties and chemical properties of heavy metals, are important to consider. Potential combined toxic effects from MPs and heavy metals on organisms and human health are a key focus for further research.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Do Microplastics Enter Our Food Chain Via Root Vegetables? A Raman Based Spectroscopic Study on Raphanus sativus

Leda-Eleni Tympa et al.

Summary: Research has shown the uptake of plastic microparticles by plants and their developmental effects. Confocal Raman spectroscopy can effectively detect microplastics in root vegetables without labeling. Plants treated with polymers exhibited phenotypic defects.

MATERIALS (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Microplastic effects on carbon cycling processes in soils

Matthias C. Rillig et al.

Summary: Microplastics (MPs), plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, are widely present in the environment, with research focusing on their effects on soil biota and carbon cycle. Uncertainty exists regarding the impacts of nano-sized plastic particles.

PLOS BIOLOGY (2021)

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