Soil Systems,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(3), P. 65 - 65
Published: July 17, 2023
A
pot
experiment
was
carried
out
to
investigate
the
effects
of
polyethylene
(PE),
a
broadly
utilized
polymer
type,
on
soil
properties
and
lettuce
growth.
Two
Zn-
Cd-contaminated
samples
were
obtained
from
urban
rural
areas
Greece,
respectively.
PE
fragments
(<5
mm)
added
at
different
concentrations
(2.5%,
5%
w/w).
Lettuce
seeds
then
planted
in
pots
completely
randomized
experiment.
Plant
growth
patterns
tissue
metal
accumulation
investigated.
The
presence
soils
resulted
reduction
pH,
significantly
enhanced
organic
matter
content,
increased
cation-exchange
capacity.
availability
both
metals
also
increased.
Metal
migration
plant
determined
using
appropriate
tools
indexes.
higher
concentration
detected
roots
compared
with
that
edible
leaves.
MPs
(2.5%
w/w)
amount
available
Zn
more
than
Cd
highly
contaminated
soils.
When
agricultural
soil,
leaves
by
9.1%
21.1%
(5%
Considering
microplastics
cannot
be
easily
quickly
degraded,
fact
less
toxic
is
plants
encouraging.
Taking
into
account
physicochemical
features,
decision
makers
may
able
limit
risks
human
health
coexistence
heavy
Life,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 1686 - 1686
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
Microplastics
are
transferred
to
humans
through
the
food
chain
by
consuming
contaminated
with
microplastics.
However,
knowledge
about
risks
of
dietary
exposure
for
these
particles
is
very
limited.
Moreover,
only
a
few
studies
on
microplastic
pollution
in
fruit
and
vegetables
have
been
carried
on.
Thus,
this
study
aims
investigate
presence
microplastics
some
most
consumed
fruits
(pear
(Pyrus
communis),
apple
(Malus
domestica),
tomato
(Solanum
lycopersicum),
onion
(Allium
cepa),
potatoes
tuberosum),
cucumber
(Cucumis
sativus))
from
Turkey
evaluate
potential
risk
consumers.
Fruits
vegetable
samples
were
purchased
different
markets
fruiterer
(two
each)
Muğla
province,
Southwest
Turkey.
Microplastic
extraction
processes
out
edible
parts
samples.
According
results
obtained,
total
210
(2.9
±
1.6
particle
g−1)
detected
all
Any
significant
difference
occurred
among
markets.
The
maximum
average
amount
was
determined
(3.63
1.39
g−1).
highest
intake
(398,520
individual−1
year−1
Estimated
Annual
Intake
(EAI)
Daily
(EDI)
children
68.24
kg−1
day−1).
occurrence
big
size,
that
not
allowed
pass
plant
xylem
transport,
suggests
fresh
can
be
plastic,
especially
during
production
phase,
agricultural
activities
marketing
process
(transport
market
purchasing
process).
Carbon Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Abstract
Microplastics
are
polymer-based
materials
with
carbon
as
their
main
framework.
During
degradation,
they
release
greenhouse
gases
such
dioxide
and
methane.
Additionally,
environmental
microplastics
can
enter
plant
tissues,
triggering
oxidative
stress
in
cells,
adversely
affecting
photosynthesis,
metabolism,
gene
expression,
other
growth
parameters.
This
reduction
efficiency
sequestering
utilizing
atmospheric
indirectly
impacts
global
cycling,
exacerbating
the
effect.
Furthermore,
significantly
alter
soil
structure
composition
of
microbial
communities,
emissions
dioxide,
methane,
nitrous
oxide,
thus
promoting
gas
emissions.
Increasing
research
suggests
a
mutual
reinforcement
between
microplastic
pollution
climate
warming,
where
exacerbates
rise
average
temperature
leads
to
resuspension
sediments,
intensifying
environment.
article
primarily
focuses
on
different
ecosystems
relationship
warming.
It
summarizes
effects
marine,
terrestrial,
ecosystems,
well
mechanisms
by
which
change
affect
ecosystem
services.
By
delving
into
intricate
connection
emissions,
this
paper
aims
raise
awareness
caused
calls
for
further
change,
ultimate
goal
protecting
human
health.
Graphical
TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
174, P. 117667 - 117667
Published: March 25, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs),
miniscule
plastic
particles
measuring
less
than
5
mm
in
size,
have
become
a
concern
terrestrial
ecosystems,
with
primarily
agricultural
and
wetland
soils
being
the
highest
loadings.
The
adverse
effect
of
MPs
might
lead
to
changes
physicochemical
biological
characteristics
soil
including
properties,
microbial
communities,
plants,
as
well
potential
or
affirmed
correlations
among
them.
Therefore,
understanding
risks
effects
MPs,
particularly
within
soil-plant-microbe
context
is
challenging
subject
substantial
scientific
inquiry.
This
comprehensive
review
focused
on
rhizosphere
plant-microbe
symbiotic
relationships,
implications
for
plant
growth
ecosystem-level
nutrient
fluxes.
alter
community
composition,
enzymatic
activities
rhizosphere,
influencing
availability
uptake
by
plants.
These
can
disrupt
interactions,
such
mycorrhizal
associations
nitrogen-fixing
symbioses,
ultimately
impacting
cycling
nutrients
ecosystems.
Furthermore,
we
elaborate
relationships
carrying
Future
research
directions
solutions
microplastics
menace
acknowledging
combined
other
contaminants,
advanced
technologies
identification
quantification,
engineering
remediation.
knowledge
MPs-induced
impacts
interactions
essential
generate
mitigating
actions
environmental
management
conservation.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. e28291 - e28291
Published: March 1, 2024
Plastics
are
becoming
common
environmental
pollutants.
Plants
behave
as
access
routes
for
plastics
in
the
trophic
chain
since
they
can
adsorb
particles
through
their
roots
or
on
surfaces.
In
this
review,
various
methods
sample
preparation
and
analytical
plastic
isolation
identification
from
vegetables,
fruits,
seedlings
were
discussed.
The
effects
that
have
them
also
addressed.
All
of
studies
offer
convincing
proof
micro
nano
already
exist
fruits
easily
enter
into
a
variety
effects.
Since
most
been
conducted
under
strictly
controlled
conditions
using
standard
plastics,
more
tests
environmentally
realistic
required
to
ensure
literature
applicable.
Also,
vegetables
need
be
tested
identify
number
currently
there
that,
when
consumed,
could
harm
human
health.
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Microplastics,
as
an
emerging
environmental
pollutant,
have
received
widespread
attention
for
their
potential
impact
on
ecosystems
and
human
health.
Microplastics
are
defined
plastic
particles
less
than
5
millimeters
in
diameter
can
be
categorized
primary
secondary
microplastics.
Primary
microplastics
usually
originate
directly
from
industrial
production,
while
formed
by
the
degradation
of
larger
items.
capable
triggering
cytotoxicity
chronic
inflammation,
may
promote
cancer
through
mechanisms
such
pro-inflammatory
responses,
oxidative
stress
endocrine
disruption.
In
addition,
improved
bring
new
perspectives
to
therapy,
studies
drug
carriers
underway,
showing
high
targeting
bioavailability.
Although
current
suggest
association
between
certain
cancers
(e.g.,
lung,
liver,
breast
cancers),
long-term
effects
specific
still
need
studied.
This
review
aimed
at
exploring
carcinogenicity
promising
applications
therapy
provides
important
directions
future
research
emphasizes
multidisciplinary
collaboration
address
this
global
health
challenge.
