Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 2993 - 2993
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Straw
return
and
plastic
film
mulching
are
two
critical
management
measures
that
not
only
maintain
high
stable
crop
yields,
but
also
have
a
significant
impact
on
the
ecological
environment.
However,
there
is
still
lack
of
research
comprehensive
effects
straw
different
treatments
Thus,
2-year
field
experiment
was
conducted
six
treatments,
which
included
main
namely
(SR)
non-straw
(NR),
three
sub-treatments,
no
(CK),
(PM)
fully
biodegradable
(BM),
were
applied
in
garlic
cropping
system.
Based
life
cycle
assessment
method,
endpoint
damage
categories,
resource
consumption,
global
warming
potential,
environmental
acidification,
eutrophication,
human
health,
ecotoxicity,
assessed.
Furthermore,
we
evaluated
costs
economic
benefits
optimized
treatment
used
mulch
off-farm.
The
results
indicated
impacts
damages
system
ranked
as
consumption.
SR-BM
had
lowest
composite
index
at
27.68
per
unit
area,
followed
by
SR-PM
27.75.
All
categories
for
PM
BM
lower
than
CK
t
yield,
with
being
most
economically
efficient,
yielding
3691.03
CNY·t−1
exceeding
SR-CK
7.26%.
Fertilizer
inputs
primary
contributor
to
accounting
about
72.80%
these
five
impacts.
Crop
protection
significantly
affected
helped
minimize
pesticide
use,
thereby
reducing
potential
health
Compared
incineration
waste
power
generation,
generation
recycling
granulation
offered
positive
more
effective
offset
strategies.
In
conclusion,
synergistic
cultivation
measure
offers
both
benefits.
For
mulch,
can
be
reduced
granulation.
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
488, P. 137147 - 137147
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Plastic
mulch
films
support
global
food
security,
however,
their
composition
and
the
potential
release
rates
of
organic,
metal
metalloid
co-contaminants
remains
relatively
unknown.
This
study
evaluates
low
molecular
weight
organic
additives,
content
leaching
from
density
polyethylene
(LDPE)
biodegradable
plastic
films.
We
identified
59
non-intentionally
added
substances
in
new
LDPE
(39.8
mg
m-2)
60
(129
m-2).
The
compounds
high
concern
for
ecosystem
human
health
(e.g.
phthalates,
organophosphite
antioxidants)
was
comparable
to
those
(fatty
acids,
fatty
amides,
alkanols).
However,
majority
leached
have
undergone
no
regulatory
scrutiny
environmental
fate
toxicity
remain
Leaching
heavy
metals
(Cu,
Zn,
Pb)
relative
inert
fillers
(Ca,
Na).
higher
both
metal/metalloid
additives
(74.6
than
(23.7
untargeted
approach
allowed
assessment
chemical
burden
posed
individual
farms,
based
on
existing
use
patterns
films,
with
coming
raising
pollution
swapping.
research
emphasises
need
include
complex
mixture
when
assessing
risks
presented
by
balancing
yield
benefits
protection
our
agricultural
soils.
Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
255, P. 119177 - 119177
Published: May 23, 2024
Various
plastic
materials
are
used
in
contact
with
agricultural
soil,
like
mulching
films,
crop
covers,
weed
controlling
fabrics
and
nets.
Polyethylene
(PE)
mulches
have
already
been
recognized
as
a
significant
source
of
soil
they
shown
to
contain
additives
phthalates,
known
endocrine
disruptors.
However,
other
plastics
less
studied,
little
is
on
the
substances
potentially
released
from
them
endangering
biodiversity
human
health.
This
research
aims
assess
whether
different
release
into
compare
among
various
materials.
We
collected
samples
38
fields
where
conventional
films
(PE),
(PP),
biodegradable
based
polybutylene
adipate
terephthalate
(PBAT),
frost
covers
oxo-degradable
(at
least
OXO-PE)
were
used.
analyzed
soils
for
phthalates
acetyl
tributyl
citrate
(ATBC),
additives,
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAH)
dodecane
that
high
affinity
plastics.
In
comparison
control
soils,
dibutylphthalate
(DBP)
ATBC
concentrations
significantly
higher
mulched
PE
and,
partly,
films.
DBP
concentration
found
ranged
between
below
limit
quantification
at
site
(1.5
μg
kg
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 821 - 821
Published: March 26, 2025
To
determine
the
phthalic
acid
ester
(PAE)
contents
within
soil
and
agricultural
products
of
facility
agriculture
in
Xinjiang
Province,
we
detected
16
kinds
PAE
compounds
249
samples
203
product
through
gas
chromatography–mass
spectrometry.
Five
PAEs,
namely
DMP,
DEP,
DBP,
DEHP,
DIBP,
were
identified
soil.
Their
detection
rates
found
to
range
from
84.7%
100%,
with
total
concentrations
spanning
7.29
1064.1
μg
kg−1
a
mean
concentration
111.8
kg−1.
The
primary
pollutants
obtained
included
which
accounted
for
49.2%,
27.0%,
12.4%
content,
respectively.
In
products,
six
PAEs
detected:
BMPP,
DPP,
DNOP,
3.0%
46.8%
varying
ND
5140
(mean
637.60
kg−1).
Among
them,
BMPP
major
contaminants
products.
As
demonstrated
by
human
health
risk
evaluation,
dietary
intake
constituted
route
exposure
both
non-carcinogenic
carcinogenic
risks.
DBP
DNOP
posed
greatest
risks
adults
children;
however,
values
five
congeners
study
area
all
less
than
1.
associated
DEHP
was
lower
USEPA-recommended
level
risk.
Based
on
these
findings,
our
are
not
harmful
health.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 14, 2025
The
role
of
endophytic
bacterial
communities
in
aiding
the
degradation
organic
pollutants
like
phthalates
(PAEs)
soil
and
planta,
as
well
their
effects
on
pollutant
accumulation
plants,
remains
unclear.
Herein,
microcosm
experiments
were
conducted
with
rice
cultivated
agricultural
polluted
di(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate
(DEHP)
further
verified
PAE-degrading
consortia.
Soil
indigenous
microbes,
especially
bacteria,
significantly
contributed
to
DEHP
dissipation
diminished
rice.
Endophytic
participated
validated
by
efficient
vitro
culturable
consortia
abundant
genes.
inoculation
demonstrated
immigration
between
roots
(especially
low-PAE-accumulating
cultivar),
which
enhanced
planta
subsequently
reduced
PAE
accumulation.
This
study
underscores
facilitative
lowering
crops.
Environmental Pollution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
363, P. 125249 - 125249
Published: Nov. 6, 2024
Numerous
studies
have
been
conducted
to
investigate
the
impact
of
microplastics
on
soil
eco-system,
yet
little
attention
has
given
specific
effects
mulch
and
leaching
plastic
additives
from
films.
This
review
inspects
propensity
commonly
used
in
films,
such
as
Di(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate
(DEHP),
bisphenol
A
(BPA),
benzophenones
(BPs),
migrate
into
soils
pose
potential
risks
biota.
Further,
we
highlight
degradation
non-biodegradable
films
over
time,
which
leads
an
increase
release
agricultural
soils.
DEHP
detected
high
concentrations
for
example
25.2
mg/kg
soils,
indicating
a
risk
uptake,
translocation
accumulation
plants,
ultimately
altering
physicochemical
properties
affecting
microflora
invertebrates.
The
also
explores
how
exposure
ultraviolet
(UV)
radiation
microbial
activities
accelerates
weathering
Moreover,
resultant
can
lead
genotoxicity
growth
inhibition
earthworms
(Eisenia
fetida)
negatively
microbiome.
Despite
significant
implications,
there
lack
comprehensive
reviews
comparing
film
flora
fauna.
Therefore,
this
addresses
knowledge
gaps
providing
bibliometric
analysis
eco-toxicological
evaluation,
discussing
challenges
future
perspectives
regarding
microplastics,
thus
offering
understanding
their
impact.
Abstract
This
Assessment
Update
by
the
Environmental
Effects
Panel
(EEAP)
of
United
Nations
Environment
Programme
(UNEP)
addresses
interacting
effects
changes
in
stratospheric
ozone,
solar
ultraviolet
(UV)
radiation,
and
climate
on
environment
human
health.
These
include
new
modelling
studies
that
confirm
benefits
Montreal
Protocol
protecting
ozone
layer
its
role
maintaining
a
stable
climate,
both
at
low
high
latitudes.
We
also
provide
an
update
projected
levels
UV-radiation
during
twenty-first
century.
Potential
environmental
consequences
intervention
scenarios
are
briefly
discussed,
illustrating
large
uncertainties
of,
for
example,
Stratospheric
Aerosol
Injection
(SAI).
Modelling
predict
that,
although
SAI
would
cool
Earth’s
surface,
other
factors
be
affected,
including
depletion
precipitation
patterns.
The
contribution
to
global
warming
replacements
ozone-depleting
substances
(ODS)
assessed.
With
respect
breakdown
products
chemicals
under
purview
Protocol,
risks
ecosystem
health
from
formation
trifluoroacetic
acid
(TFA)
as
degradation
product
ODS
currently
de
minimis
.
change
continue
have
complex
interactive
due
largely
activities.
UV-radiation,
weathering
factors,
microbial
action
contribute
significantly
plastic
waste
environment,
affecting
transport,
fate,
toxicity
plastics
terrestrial
aquatic
ecosystems,
atmosphere.
Sustainability
demands
drive
industry
innovations
mitigate
use
disposal
plastic-containing
materials.
Terrestrial
ecosystems
alpine
polar
environments
increasingly
being
exposed
enhanced
earlier
seasonal
snow
ice
melt
because
extended
periods
depletion.
Solar
contributes
decomposition
dead
plant
material,
which
affects
nutrient
cycling,
carbon
storage,
emission
greenhouse
gases,
soil
fertility.
In
loss
cover
is
increasing
area
oceans
with
possible
negative
phytoplankton
productivity.
However,
Arctic
Ocean
circulation
suggests
circulating
progressively
deeper
ocean
layers
less
UV
irradiation.
Human
modified
behaviour
patterns,
resulting
exposure
harmful
or
beneficial
depending
conditions
skin
type.
For
incidence
melanoma
has
been
associated
increased
air
temperature,
time
spent
outdoors
thus
UV-radiation.
Overall,
implementation
Amendments
mitigated
deleterious