Microplastics (MP) and nanoplastics (NP) contamination of the terrestrial environment is a
growing concern worldwide and is thought to impact soil biota, particularly the micro and …

Highlights Soil pollution by microplastics (MPs) has steadily grown in recent years. MPs may
interact with pesticides that reach the soil during pest control. MPs increase adsorption and …

Abstract Microplastics (size 1 μm–5 mm) and nanoplastics (size 1–1000 nm), commonly
referred to as micro (nano) plastics (MNPs), are ubiquitously present in aquatic and …

Insects play an important role in the ecosystem. In recent years, the global population and
species of insects have shown a dramatic decline. Microplastic pollution has attracted …

Mulching films, widely used in agriculture, are a large source of microplastics (MPs) to soil.
However, there is little knowledge on the long-term effects of agricultural MPs on soil …

Plastic pollution in terrestrial environments is a global issue due to its adverse effects on soil
health, with negative impacts on ecosystem services and food production. However, the …

Plastic film mulching can maintain soil water and heat conditions, promote plant growth and
thus generate considerable economic benefits in agriculture. However, as they age, these …

Agricultural mulching films are potential sources of microplastics (MPs) in soil. As an
alternative to conventional non-degradable mulching films, a variety of different …

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in soil additives used in environmental
ecosystems. Currently, most soil amendments are produced from synthetic materials. Some …

Microplastics (MPs) are increasingly entering agricultural soils, often from the breakdown of
agricultural plastics (eg, mulching films). This study investigates the effects of realistic MPs …