Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 548 - 548
Published: March 7, 2024
Plastic
products
in
plant
production
and
protection
help
farmers
increase
crop
production,
enhance
food
quality,
reduce
global
water
use
their
environmental
footprint.
Simultaneously,
plastic
has
emerged
as
a
critical
ecological
issue
recent
years,
its
pollution
significantly
impacted
soil,
water,
plants.
Thus,
this
review
examines
the
multifaceted
problems
of
agriculture
risk
to
security,
ecosystem,
environment.
The
study’s
objective
was
present
most
information
on
using
different
agriculture,
sources
pollution,
advantages
drawbacks
products,
strategies
for
mitigating
agriculture.
Furthermore,
after
examining
current
applications,
benefits,
adverse
effects,
risks
plants,
environment,
we
addressed
requirements
technological
advancements,
regulations,
social
processes
that
could
contribute
our
ecosystems.
We
identified
pathways
toward
more
sustainable
plastics
discussed
future
research
directions.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: May 17, 2024
Abstract
Background
Nanoplastics,
are
emerging
pollutants,
present
a
potential
hazard
to
food
security
and
human
health.
Titanium
dioxide
nanoparticles
(Nano-TiO
2
),
serving
as
nano-fertilizer
in
agriculture,
may
be
important
alleviating
polystyrene
nanoplastics
(PSNPs)
toxicity.
Results
Here,
we
performed
transcriptomic,
metabolomic
physiological
analyzes
identify
the
role
of
Nano-TiO
regulating
metabolic
processes
PSNPs-stressed
maize
seedlings
(
Zea
mays
L.).
The
growth
inhibition
by
PSNPs
stress
was
partially
relieved
.
Furthermore,
when
considering
outcomes
obtained
from
RNA-seq,
enzyme
activity,
metabolite
content
analyses,
it
becomes
evident
that
significantly
enhance
carbon
nitrogen
metabolism
levels
plants.
In
comparison
plants
were
not
subjected
,
exposed
exhibited
enhanced
capabilities
maintaining
higher
rates
photosynthesis,
sucrose
synthesis,
assimilation,
protein
synthesis
under
stressful
conditions.
Meanwhile,
alleviated
oxidative
damage
modulating
antioxidant
systems.
Interestingly,
also
found
endogenous
melatonin
seedlings.
P
-chlorophenylalanine
p
-CPA,
inhibitor)
declined
-induced
tolerance.
Conclusions
Taken
together,
our
data
show
is
involved
promotion
through
regulation
metabolism.
Graphical
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
195, P. 109257 - 109257
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Micro-and-nano
plastics
(MNPs)
are
pervasive
in
terrestrial
ecosystems
and
represent
an
increasing
threat
to
plant
health;
however,
the
mechanisms
underlying
their
phytotoxicity
remain
inadequately
understood.
MNPs
can
infiltrate
plants
through
roots
or
leaves,
causing
a
range
of
toxic
effects,
including
inhibiting
water
nutrient
uptake,
reducing
seed
germination
rates,
impeding
photosynthesis,
resulting
oxidative
damage
within
system.
The
effects
complex
influenced
by
various
factors
size,
shape,
functional
groups,
concentration.
Recent
advancements
omics
technologies
such
as
proteomics,
metabolomics,
transcriptomics,
microbiomics,
coupled
with
emerging
like
4D
omics,
phenomics,
spatial
single-cell
offer
unprecedented
insight
into
physiological,
molecular,
cellular
responses
exposure.
This
literature
review
synthesizes
current
findings
regarding
MNPs-induced
phytotoxicity,
emphasizing
alterations
gene
expression,
protein
synthesis,
metabolic
pathways,
physiological
disruptions
revealed
analyses.
We
summarize
how
interact
structures,
disrupt
processes,
induce
stress,
ultimately
affecting
growth
productivity.
Furthermore,
we
have
identified
critical
knowledge
gaps
proposed
future
research
directions,
highlighting
necessity
for
integrative
studies
elucidate
pathways
toxicity
plants.
In
conclusion,
this
underscores
potential
approaches
MNPs-phytotoxicity
develop
strategies
mitigating
environmental
impact
on
health.
In
recent
years,
synthetic
polymers
have
become
integral
to
modern
society,
but
their
improper
disposal
has
led
significant
environmental
challenges.
Therefore,
it
is
of
great
significance
investigate
the
impact
polymer
waste.
Herein,
we
conducted
comprehensive
research
on
biodegradability
poly(styrene-alt-maleic
anhydride)
(PSM)
when
exposed
soil
and
microbes,
as
well
its
toxic
effects
soybean
seedlings
Eisenia
fetida.
The
biodegradation
process
PSM
was
thoroughly
evaluated
using
respirometry
tests,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
gel
permeation
chromatography,
weight
loss
analysis,
bacterial
reproduction
tests.
After
90
days
incubation
in
soil,
mineralization
ratio
reached
15%,
weight-average
molecular
gradually
decreased
from
28.0
14.5
kg/mol
first
14
days.
Additionally,
experienced
a
50%
degradation
by
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
after
30
terms
phytotoxicity,
showed
slight
morphology
while
inducing
oxidative
stress
roots.
fetida
were
investigated
both
filter
paper
contact
methods.
test
that
LC50
value
above
1000.0
μg/cm2
at
48
h,
indicated
an
93.34
g/kg
7
conclusion,
demonstrates
excellent
low
biotoxicity,
suggesting
potential
for
emerging
applications.
