The soil plastisphere
Understanding the effects of plastic pollution in terrestrial ecosystems is a priority in
environmental research. A central aspect of this suite of pollutants is that it entails particles …
environmental research. A central aspect of this suite of pollutants is that it entails particles …
Microplastics and plastics-associated contaminants in food and beverages; Global trends, concentrations, and human exposure
Microplastics has become a global concern due to their ubiquitous presence which poses
unavoidable human exposure risks. Geographical distribution and yearly trends of research …
unavoidable human exposure risks. Geographical distribution and yearly trends of research …
The plastisphere of biodegradable and conventional microplastics from residues exhibit distinct microbial structure, network and function in plastic-mulching farmland
The inhomogeneity of plastisphere and soil may result in different microbial communities,
thus potentially affecting soil functions. Biodegradable plastics offer an alternative to …
thus potentially affecting soil functions. Biodegradable plastics offer an alternative to …
Effects of microplastics and carbon nanotubes on soil geochemical properties and bacterial communities
Q Wang, X Feng, Y Liu, W Cui, Y Sun, S Zhang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
A 100-day soil incubation experiment was conducted to explore the effects of conventional
(high-density polyethylene, HDPE) and biodegradable (polylactic acid, PLA) microplastics …
(high-density polyethylene, HDPE) and biodegradable (polylactic acid, PLA) microplastics …
Impact of plastic mulching as a major source of microplastics in agroecosystems
The contamination of agroecosystems by microplastics (MPs) has raised great concerns
recently. Plastic mulching has contributed a lot in the building of MP pollution in farmlands …
recently. Plastic mulching has contributed a lot in the building of MP pollution in farmlands …
Antibiotic resistance in soil-plant systems: A review of the source, dissemination, influence factors, and potential exposure risks
As an emerging environmental contaminant, the widespread of antibiotic resistance has
caused a series of environmental issues and human health concerns. A load of antibiotic …
caused a series of environmental issues and human health concerns. A load of antibiotic …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
Microplastics shape microbial communities affecting soil organic matter decomposition in paddy soil
M Xiao, Y Luo, H Zhang, Y Yu, H Yao, Z Zhu… - Journal of hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) can alter microbial communities and carbon (C) cycling in agricultural
soils. However, the mechanism by which MPs affect the decomposition of microbe-driven …
soils. However, the mechanism by which MPs affect the decomposition of microbe-driven …
Current research trends on cosmetic microplastic pollution and its impacts on the ecosystem: A review
Y Zhou, V Ashokkumar, A Amobonye… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Since the advent of microplastics, it has become a vital component, directly or indirectly, in
our daily lives. With advancements in their use, microplastics have become an integral part …
our daily lives. With advancements in their use, microplastics have become an integral part …
Toward a universal unit for quantification of antibiotic resistance genes in environmental samples
Surveillance of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) has been increasingly conducted in
environmental sectors to complement the surveys in human and animal sectors under the …
environmental sectors to complement the surveys in human and animal sectors under the …