Frontiers in Microbiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Oct. 9, 2024

Introduction The impacts of plastic pollution on soil ecosystems have emerged as a significant global environmental concern. progress in understanding how affects microbial communities and ecological functions is essential for addressing this issue effectively. Methods A bibliometric analysis was conducted the literature from Web Science Core Collection database to offer valuable insights into dynamics trends field. Results To date, effects residues enzymatic activities, biomass, respiration rate, community diversity been examined, whereas microbes are still controversial. Discussion include comprehensive examination combined residue properties (Type, element composition, size age), (soil texture, pH) at environmentally relevant concentrations with various exposure durations under field conditions future studies crucial holistic impact ecosystems. Risk assessment pollution, particularly nanoplasctics, perspective food web ecosystem multifunctioning also needed. By critical knowledge gaps, scholars can play pivotal role developing strategies mitigate risks posed by microorganisms.

Language: Английский