Decades of extensive and exponentially growing production and use of conventional
plastics have led to the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment, contributing to the …

Lignocellulosic fiber-reinforced polymer composites are the most extensively used modern-
day materials with low density and better specific strength specifically developed to render …

The accumulation of microplastics poses potential risks to soil health. Here, we did a
preliminary exploration on the potential of Lumbricus terrestris (Oligochaeta) to reduce low …

Microplastic contamination poses a significant threat to agroecosystem functioning,
provoking a move away from the use of conventional oil-based plastics in agriculture, to …

Mulching with polyethylene film is a common technique in rain-fed regions used to address
insufficient precipitation and heat, and thus promote crop growth, but it can lead to soil …

Plastic film mulching is an important agricultural practice, but its accumulation in soil
threatens soil health. Here, we explored the effects of plastic film on soil carbon cycling …

Conventional plastic mulch brings agronomic and economic benefits to crop production, but
a large amount of plastic waste amasses when the mulch is removed from the fields after …

The effect of microplastics (MPs) on plant growth has received increasing attention.
However, whether soil texture and MPs size influence the toxicological effects of MPs on …

Polyethylene plastic mulches are widely used in specialty cropping systems in the United
States due to the horticultural benefits they provide. However, polyethylene mulch is …

Micro-and nanoplastics are inevitably generated from biodegradable plastics during
weathering and degradation. In this perspective article, we discuss whether micro-and …