Microplastic/nanoplastic toxicity in plants: an imminent concern
The toxic impact of microplastics/nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) in plants and the food chain has
recently become a top priority. Several research articles highlighted the impact of MPs/NPs …
recently become a top priority. Several research articles highlighted the impact of MPs/NPs …
Role of soil microplastic pollution in climate change
In recent decades, environmental pollution from microplastic (MPs:< 5 mm) and climate
change have received international attention. However, these two issues have been …
change have received international attention. However, these two issues have been …
Brassica sprouts exposed to microplastics: Effects on phytochemical constituents
Microplastics (MPs) can affect plant biomass, tissue composition, and root traits. However,
the effects of MPs on the synthesis of secondary metabolites and on the accumulation of …
the effects of MPs on the synthesis of secondary metabolites and on the accumulation of …
[HTML][HTML] Plastic pollution in the environment in Nigeria: A rapid systematic review of the sources, distribution, research gaps and policy needs
B Yalwaji, HO John-Nwagwu, TO Sogbanmu - Scientific African, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastic are emerging pollutants requiring urgent intervention for its management. In African
countries like Nigeria, the evidence to inform plastic pollution management is scanty. This …
countries like Nigeria, the evidence to inform plastic pollution management is scanty. This …
Nanoplastic exposure in soil compromises the energy budget of the soil nematode C. elegans and decreases reproductive fitness
CW Huang, PL Yen, YH Kuo, CH Chang… - Environmental Pollution, 2022 - Elsevier
Environmental nanoplastics (NPs) can accumulate in soils, posing a potential risk to soil
ecosystems. However, the ecotoxicity of NPs for soil organisms has received little research …
ecosystems. However, the ecotoxicity of NPs for soil organisms has received little research …
Microplastics in soil differentially interfere with nutritional aspects of chilli pepper
This study was executed to assess the disruption in nutritional attributes of Capsicum
annuum by five different microplastic (MP) types ie polyvinylchloride (PVC), polystyrene …
annuum by five different microplastic (MP) types ie polyvinylchloride (PVC), polystyrene …
A bibliometric analysis of global research hotspots and progress on microplastics in soil‒plant systems
Plastic pollution has become a global and persistent challenge, posing threats to
ecosystems and organisms. In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in scientific …
ecosystems and organisms. In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in scientific …
Comparison of growth and quality between hydroponically grown and soil-grown lettuce under the stress of microplastics
C Lei, NJ Engeseth - ACS ES&T Water, 2022 - ACS Publications
There is growing concern of microplastics (MPs) contamination in farmlands and freshwater
systems. This research investigated the impact of polyethylene (PE)-MPs (22–48 μm) on …
systems. This research investigated the impact of polyethylene (PE)-MPs (22–48 μm) on …
[PDF][PDF] Effect of macro-and micro-plastics in soil on growth of Juvenile Lime Tree (Citrus aurantium)
Effect of macro-and micro-plastics in soil on growth of Juvenile Lime Tree (Citrus aurantium)
Page 1 AIMS Environmental Science, 7(6): 526–541. DOI: 10.3934/environsci.2020033 …
Page 1 AIMS Environmental Science, 7(6): 526–541. DOI: 10.3934/environsci.2020033 …
Health risk analysis of microplastics in soil in the 21st century: A scientometrics review
Y Sun, C Yang, H Liang, S Zhang, R Zhang… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Microplastics (MPs) in soil cause severe damage to the ecological environment and
organisms, and research on their health risks has received extensive attention, but there is …
organisms, and research on their health risks has received extensive attention, but there is …