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 …

Biodegradable plastics (BDPs) are considered a sustainable alternative to conventional
plastics (CPs) in agriculture. However, the potential impact of BDPs, particularly regarding …

Background Phytoremediation is a potentially cost-effective way to remediate highly
contaminated mine tailing sites. However, nutrient limitations, especially the deficiency of …

Microbial colonization on microplastics has provoked global concern; however, many
studies have not considered the successional patterns and potential roles of abundant and …

Microplastics (MPs) have been widely detected in agricultural soils, raising concerns
regarding their potential impact on agroecosystems. However, a comprehensive …

The impacts of effluent discharge on receiving waterbodies have been a research hotspot.
Nonetheless, limited information is available on the microbial community assembly patterns …

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As (III) oxidation-dependent biological nitrogen fixing (As-dependent BNF) bacteria use a
novel biogeochemical process observed in tailings recently. However, our understanding of …

As an ecological niche close to the polymer, microorganisms in the plastisphere possess the
advantage of degrading plastics. This study aims to investigate the bacterial community …

The increasing application of plastic film has caused the “white pollution” of farmlands in
greenhouses. To date, most studies on the ecology of the plastisphere have focused on the …