[HTML][HTML] Impact of plastic mulch film debris on soil physicochemical and hydrological properties
The plastic mulch films used in agriculture are considered to be a major source of the plastic
residues found in soil. Mulching with low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is widely practiced …
residues found in soil. Mulching with low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is widely practiced …
Biodegradable plastic mulch films: impacts on soil microbial communities and ecosystem functions
S Bandopadhyay, L Martin-Closas… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Agricultural plastic mulch films are widely used in specialty crop production systems
because of their agronomic benefits. Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) offer an …
because of their agronomic benefits. Biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) offer an …
[HTML][HTML] Response of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) growth to soil contaminated with microplastics
Although concerns surrounding microplastics (MPs) in terrestrial ecosystems have been
growing in recent years, little is known about the responses of plant growth to MPs pollution …
growing in recent years, little is known about the responses of plant growth to MPs pollution …
Effects of polyester microfibers (PMFs) and cadmium on lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and the rhizospheric microbial communities: a study involving physio-biochemical …
Abstract Microfibers (MFs) and cadmium (Cd) are widely distributed in soil ecosystems,
posing a potential threat to soil biota. To explore potential risks of single MFs and in …
posing a potential threat to soil biota. To explore potential risks of single MFs and in …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of different polymers of microplastics on soil organic carbon and nitrogen–A mesocosm experiment
Agricultural microplastic pollution has become a growing concern. Unfortunately, the
impacts of microplastics (MPs) on agricultural soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics have not …
impacts of microplastics (MPs) on agricultural soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics have not …
[HTML][HTML] Bioplastic (PHBV) addition to soil alters microbial community structure and negatively affects plant-microbial metabolic functioning in maize
Microplastic contamination poses a significant threat to agroecosystem functioning,
provoking a move away from the use of conventional oil-based plastics in agriculture, to …
provoking a move away from the use of conventional oil-based plastics in agriculture, to …
In situ degradation of biodegradable plastic mulch films in compost and agricultural soils
The global use of agricultural plastic films, which provide multiple benefits for food
production, is expected to grow by 59% from 2018 to 2026. Disposal options for agricultural …
production, is expected to grow by 59% from 2018 to 2026. Disposal options for agricultural …
Impacts of biodegradable plastic mulches on soil health
Plastic pollution in agricultural soils, caused by the incomplete removal of polyethylene
mulch after usage, is a growing environmental concern. There has therefore been increased …
mulch after usage, is a growing environmental concern. There has therefore been increased …
Policy considerations for limiting unintended residual plastic in agricultural soils
M Brodhagen, JR Goldberger, DG Hayes… - … Science & Policy, 2017 - Elsevier
Growing crops under high-intensity agriculture entails the use of numerous plastic products,
especially polyethylene plastic films used as crop mulches. As a result, some of the world's …
especially polyethylene plastic films used as crop mulches. As a result, some of the world's …
Formulation of biodegradable plastic mulch film for agriculture crop protection: a review
MAM Akhir, M Mustapha - Polymer reviews, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Recently, the demands of biodegradable plastic for mulching application have vastly
increased due to environmental concern, conservation of soil health and ease of residue …
increased due to environmental concern, conservation of soil health and ease of residue …