Polish Journal of Environmental Studies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(3), P. 2499 - 2513
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Plastics
are
extensively
utilized
across
various
industries
due
to
their
affordability,
chemical
stability,
insulation
properties,
durability,
and
resistance
water.Nowadays,
plastics
have
become
an
integral
part
of
modern
society,
while
microplastics
(MPs)
nanoplastics
(NPs)
rapidly
accumulating
in
soil,
which
could
detrimental
effects
on
both
ecosystems
human
health.This
review
first
analyzes
the
latest
literature
MPs,
soil
plant,
future
research
trends.The
encompasses
findings
MPs
NPs
higher
plants,
elucidating
mechanisms
absorption
by
plants
from
resulting
phytotoxicity.Furthermore,
underscores
imperative
for
further
investigations
aimed
at
comprehending
long-term
repercussions
plant
growth,
physiology,
reproduction,
potential
entry
into
food
chain.Notably,
exhibit
a
unique
propensity
translocate
via
xylem
organs,
including
seeds,
raising
concerns
health,
given
heightened
uptake
roots
compared
MPs.In
addition,
impacts
conjunction
with
other
environmental
contaminants
might
be
amplified.Finally,
important
initiatives
area
considered.The
authors
call
urgent
action
address
problem
plastic
pollution
suggest
that
multi-disciplinary
approach
is
needed
find
solutions
this
global
problem.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(6), P. 2984 - 2997
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Most
aquatic
plants
applied
to
ecological
restoration
have
demonstrated
a
clonal
growth
pattern.
The
risk-spreading
strategy
plays
crucial
role
in
facilitating
plant
under
external
environmental
stresses
via
integration.
However,
the
effects
of
different
concentrations
nanoplastics
(NPs)
on
traits
are
not
well
understood.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
investigate
impact
NPs
exposure
seedlings
parent
and
connected
offspring
ramets.
A
dose
response
experiment
(0.1,
1,
10
mg
L–1)
showed
that
Eichhornia
crassipes
(water
hyacinth)
was
affected
by
100
nm
polystyrene
after
28
days
exposure.
Tracer
analysis
revealed
accumulated
transferred
ramets
through
stolon.
Quantification
when
exposed
L–1
alone
for
days,
contained
approximately
13
±
2
μg/g
NPs.
In
case
ramets,
leaf
root
biomass
decreased
24%–51%
32%–51%,
respectively,
NP
ranging
from
0.1
L–1.
Excessive
enrichment
had
detrimental
effect
photosynthetic
system,
decreasing
chlorophyll
content
nonphotochemical
quenching.
An
imbalance
antioxidant
defense
systems,
which
were
unable
cope
with
oxidative
stress
caused
concentrations,
further
damaged
various
organs.
system
can
take
up
then
transfer
them
Interference
observed
terms
activity,
metabolism,
biofilm
composition,
plant's
ability
purify
water.
employed
(interconnected
ramets)
offered
some
relief
NP-induced
stress,
as
it
increased
their
relative
rate
1
1.38
times
compared
individual
plants.
These
findings
provide
substantial
evidence
high
capacity
E.
remediation.
Nevertheless,
we
must
also
remain
aware
risk
associated
spread
within
crassipes,
contaminated
cloned
individuals
need
be
precisely
removed
timely
manner
maintain
normal
functions.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
279, P. 116490 - 116490
Published: May 24, 2024
With
increasing
plastic
manufacture
and
consumption,
microplastics/nanoplastics
(MP/NP)
pollution
has
become
one
of
the
world's
pressing
global
environmental
issues,
which
poses
significant
threats
to
ecosystems
human
health.
In
recent
years,
sharp
researches
have
confirmed
that
MP/NP
had
direct
or
indirect
effects
on
vegetative
growth
sexual
process
vascular
plant.
But
potential
mechanisms
remain
ambiguous.
particles
can
be
adsorbed
and/or
absorbed
by
plant
roots
leaves
thus
cause
diverse
This
holistic
review
aims
discuss
plant,
with
special
emphasis
changes
metabolic
molecular
levels.
alter
substance
energy
metabolism,
as
well
shifts
in
gene
expression
patterns.
Key
aspects
affected
stress
include
carbon
nitrogen
amino
acids
biosynthesis
hormone
signal
transduction,
related
genes,
metabolism
those
involved
pathogen
defense.
Additionally,
provides
updated
insights
into
physiological
responses
plants
exposed
MP/NP,
encompassing
phenomena
such
seed/spore
germination,
photosynthesis,
oxidative
stress,
cytotoxicity,
genotoxicity.
By
examining
impact
from
both
perspectives,
this
sets
stage
for
future
investigations
complex
interactions
between
pollutants.
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.
Aged
micro(nano)plastics
(MNPs)
are
normally
the
ultimate
state
of
plastics
in
environment
after
aging.
The
changes
physical
and
chemical
characteristics
aged
MNPs
significantly
influence
their
environmental
behavior
by
releasing
additives,
forming
byproducts,
adsorbing
contaminants.
However,
a
systematic
review
is
lacking
on
effects
ecological
human
health
regarding
increasing
but
scattered
studies
results.
This
Review
first
summarizes
unique
methods
for
quantifying
aging
degree.
Then
we
focused
potential
impacts
organisms,
ecosystems,
health,
including
"Trojan
horse"
under
real
conditions.
Through
combining
meta-analysis
analytic
hierarchy
process
(AHP)
model,
demonstrated
that,
compared
to
virgin
MNPs,
would
result
biomass
decrease
oxidative
stress
increase
organisms
lead
total
N/P
greenhouse
gas
emissions
ecosystems
while
causing
cell
apoptosis,
antioxidant
system
reaction,
inflammation
health.
Within
framework
risk
assessment,
used
quotient
(RQ)
physiologically
based
pharmacokinetic
(PBK)
models
as
examples
illustrate
importance
considering
degree
data
acquisition,
model
building,
formula
evaluation.
Given
risks
our
urgent
call
more
understand
hazards
real-world
environments.
