The increasing number of plastic particles in the environment gives rise to a unique
ecological niche called the plastisphere, which is characterized by a dynamic assemblage of …

Phyllosphere is the largest interface between the atmosphere and terrestrial ecosystems
and serves as a major sink for atmospheric microplastics (MPs). It is also a unique habitat for …

The plastisphere, a unique microbial biofilm community colonizing plastic debris and
microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments, has attracted increasing attention owing to its …

Microplastics are found in various human tissues and are considered harmful, raising
concerns about human exposure to microplastics in the environment. Existing research has …

Plastics in aquatic ecosystems rapidly undergo biofouling, giving rise to a new ecosystem on
their surface, the'plastisphere.'Few studies quantify the impact of plastics and their …

Despite increasing efforts across various disciplines, the fate, transport, and impact of
synthetic plastics on the environment and public health remain poorly understood. To better …

Microplastics (MPs) could provide vector for microorganisms to form biofilm (plastisphere),
but the shaping process of MPs biofilm and its effects on the structure and function of …

Microplastics are pieces of plastic less than 5 mm in size. They have emerged as a global
environmental issue due to their prevalence in natural environments. They emanate from …

The epiphytic and endophytic bacteria play an important role in the healthy growth of plants.
Both plant species and growth environmental influence the bacterial population diversity, yet …