Micro/nanoplastics: Critical review of their impacts on plants, interactions with other contaminants (antibiotics, heavy metals, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) …

AR Khan, Z Ulhassan, G Li, J Lou, B Iqbal… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Microplastic/nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) contamination is not only emerging threat to
the agricultural system but also constitute global hazard to the environment worldwide …

Microplastic stress in plants: effects on plant growth and their remediations

L Jia, L Liu, Y Zhang, W Fu, X Liu, Q Wang… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Microplastic (MP) pollution is becoming a global problem due to the resilience, long-term
persistence, and robustness of MPs in different ecosystems. In terrestrial ecosystems, plants …

Response of peanut plant and soil N-fixing bacterial communities to conventional and biodegradable microplastics

Q Wang, X Feng, Y Liu, W Li, W Cui, Y Sun… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) occur and distribute widely in agroecosystems, posing a potential threat
to soil− plant systems. However, little is known about their effects on legumes and N-fixing …

Adverse effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on the reproductive system: A comprehensive review of fertility and potential harmful interactions

Y Hong, S Wu, G Wei - Science of The Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have caused ubiquitous
environmental pollution and raised widespread concern about their potential toxicity to …

Microplastic pollution promotes soil respiration: A global‐scale meta‐analysis

S Zhao, MC Rillig, H Bing, Q Cui, T Qiu… - Global Change …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Microplastic (MP) pollution likely affects global soil carbon (C) dynamics, yet it remains
uncertain how and to what extent MP influences soil respiration. Here, we report on a global …

[HTML][HTML] Polyethylene microplastics alter soil microbial community assembly and ecosystem multifunctionality

Z Liu, J Wen, Z Liu, H Wei, J Zhang - Environment International, 2024 - Elsevier
Although pervasive microplastics (MPs) pollution in terrestrial ecosystems invites increasing
global concern, impact of MPs on soil microbial community assembly and ecosystem …

Small-size polyethylene and polylactic microplastic alterations on soil aggregate formation with soil sterilization

H Li, L Liu, C Li - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Soil microplastic contamination is emerging as a significant environmental concern affecting
soil properties and biota, including soil aggregation. This study aimed to determine the …

Biochar-derived dissolved and particulate matter effects on the phytotoxicity of polyvinyl chloride nanoplastics

Y Yu, J Li - Science of the Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Nanoplastics in environments are potentially detrimental to plant growth. Appropriate doses
of biochar can alleviate the phytotoxicity of nanoplastics under hydroponic conditions …

Microplastics increase cadmium absorption and impair nutrient uptake and growth in red amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor L.) in the presence of cadmium and biochar

R Roy, A Hossain, S Sultana, B Deb, MM Ahmod… - BMC Plant …, 2024 - Springer
Microplastic (MP) pollution in terrestrial ecosystems is gaining attention, but there is limited
research on its effects on leafy vegetables when combined with heavy metals. This study …

Microplastics affect ecosystem multifunctionality: Increasing evidence from soil enzyme activities

F Wang, L Pei, S Zhang, J Sun… - Land Degradation & …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Microplastics (MPs) as emerging contaminants have a global occurrence, including both
terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Soil enzymes contribute to maintaining ecosystem …