Effects of biodegradable (PBAT/PLA) and conventional (LDPE) mulch film residues on bacterial communities and metabolic functions in different agricultural soils
Zhe Xu,
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Bijun Zheng,
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Yichen Yang
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et al.
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
472, P. 134425 - 134425
Published: April 27, 2024
Language: Английский
Evaluation of Biodegradable Mulch Films on Melon Production and Quality under Mediterranean Field Conditions
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 2075 - 2075
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
This
study
examines
the
effects
of
biodegradable
mulches
on
melon
production
and
quality
in
a
Mediterranean
environment,
specifically
focusing
Mater-Bi
Ecovio
comparison
to
conventional
(low-density
polyethylene)
LDPE
mulch.
Biodegradable
influenced
soil
temperature,
with
maintaining
higher
maximum
temperatures
conducive
crop
growth,
while
exhibited
lower
beneficial
hot
summer
months.
Results
revealed
significant
increase
yield
mulches,
both
demonstrating
yields
at
approximately
20.41
t
ha−1,
showing
an
improvement
23.4%
compared
LDPE.
Although
mulching
did
not
impact
number,
weight,
or
distal
diameter
marketable
fruits,
it
affected
apical
diameter,
Ecovio-treated
plants
displaying
8.4%
larger
average
all
treatments.
Furthermore,
fruit
parameters
such
as
consistency,
pulp
thickness,
sugar
content,
anti-oxidant
activity,
exhibiting
best
performance.
Since
possess
strengths
weaknesses,
selecting
optimal
mulch
depends
farmer’s
specific
objectives
local
growing
conditions.
Overall,
suggests
that
particularly
Ecovio,
offer
sustainable
alternative
traditional
plastic
films,
contributing
environmental
preservation
enhancing
agricultural
settings.
Language: Английский
Biodegradable mulching films affect soil temperature and agronomic performance of open field eggplant in hot-arid environments.
Italian Journal of Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100025 - 100025
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Impacts of Microplastics on Zooplankton
Somnath Das,
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Dipak Kumar Tamili,
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Nithar Ranjan Madhu
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et al.
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
In
the
aquatic
food
chain,
microplastics
(MPs)
are
ubiquitous.
The
presence
of
in
water
and
physicochemical
properties
can
likely
affect
biota.
environment
determines
structure
zooplankton
community.
pollution
ecosystems
by
is
widespread.
Aquatic
various
larger
animal
species
(reptiles,
birds,
mammals)
have
been
affected
due
to
consumption
plastic
fibres
through
chains.
Concentration
increasing
day
with
resulting
from
urban
sewage
discharges,
industrial
effluents,
anthropogenic
activities.
Microplastics
absorbed
fish
that
consume
plankton,
which
amplified
other
organisms.
total,
we
surveyed
57
research
papers
on
zooplankton.
Zooplankton
diversity
an
area
be
used
assess
contamination,
particularly
nutrient-rich
eutrophication
particular
area.
may
interfere
production
endocrinological
hormones
humans.
future,
this
will
a
great
hazard
human
beings.
Microplastic
(<5mm
length)
polyethene
or
polypropylene
polystyrene
nature
white
red
blue
colour.
study
examines
water,
importance
ecosystem,
microplastic
concentration
report.
As
result
assessment,
national
international
authorities
able
range
stakeholders,
make
decisions
build
policies
benefit
many
stakeholders.
Language: Английский
How Plastics Affect the Marine Environment: Its Sources, Threats, and Consequences, Potential Countermeasures for a Healthy Ocean Environment
Anirban Pandey,
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Aloke Saha,
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Biswajit Ganguly
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et al.
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
vast
majority
of
modern
consumer
goods
are
made
plastic.
They
play
a
significant
role
in
practically
every
product
category
and
widely
incorporated
into
living.
But
nowadays,
plastic
makes
up
portion
litter
is
documented
the
context
marine
environment.
Globally,
pollution
acknowledged
as
serious
problem
for
coastal
ecosystems.
A
major
worldwide
concern
that
affects
industry,
tourism,
life,
human
health
unusual
ongoing
build-up
growing
contaminants
aquatic
These
pollutants
have
potential
to
directly
or
indirectly
impair
ecological
processes.
Even
though
has
numerous
advantages,
it
obvious
society’s
dependence
on
plastics
be
addressed.
On
other
hand,
substitute
materials
products
ways
reduce
release
also
need
evaluated
ensure
their
qualities
effects
environment
more
favorable.
Language: Английский
The Impact of Microplastics on Fish Poses a Threat to Human Health
Biplab Bhowmik,
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Lisa Basu
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Published: March 20, 2024
With
the
growth
of
human
population,
production
and
usage
plastics
are
also
increasing.
Overuse
has
adverse
effects
on
environment.
Underwater
fragment
into
microplastics
(MPs).
This
MP
is
a
major
cause
concern
as
pollutant
in
aquatic
ecosystems.
Microplastic
contamination
not
newly
discovered
problem,
but
it
still
crucial
issue
to
discuss.
exposure
poses
great
threat
fish
health.
MPs
can
organ
damage,
toxic
responses,
behavioral
changes,
so
on.
Additionally,
ingestion
by
directly
or
indirectly
affects
lives.
Microplastics
enter
body
large
amounts
through
consumption.
The
accumulation
within
wide
range
toxicological
negative
consequences.
control
strategies
for
microplastic
their
infancy.
More
detailed
study
needed
about
nature
order
mitigate
effects.
Language: Английский
Enhanced Performance of Cow Dung Paper Mulch Films Through Cationic Starch Modification for Sustainable Agriculture
Mengyang Wang,
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Shuhang Deng,
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Jun Huang
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et al.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
142(11)
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
extensive
utilization
of
plastic
mulch
and
the
lack
adequate
recycling
treatment
have
caused
severe
environmental
pollution.
Plant
fiber
agricultural
film
has
received
much
attention
in
academic
research,
exploration
cow
dung
fibers
as
a
potential
source
for
preparation
been
rarely
discussed.
Herein,
were
used
to
create
biodegradable
paper
films.
Cationic
starch
powder
was
applied
modify
through
two
methods:
immersion
brushing.
dissolved
warm
water
at
concentrations
1,
2,
3
wt%,
then
heated
90°C,
before
application.
This
resulted
uniformly
coated,
film.
cationic
observed
fill
gaps
between
fibers,
leading
uniform
coating
on
their
surfaces.
optimal
tensile
strength
film,
which
3.576
MPa,
achieved
with
2
wt%
content,
suggesting
that
enhances
bond
improves
film's
overall
performance.
Language: Английский
Qualitative and Quantitative Assay of Coliform Bacteria in Different Water Samples & Their Role in Sustainable Development
Shrijeet Kayal,
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Sagar Verma,
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Sreenu Appikonda
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et al.
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Coliform
bacteria
are
a
different
group
of
microorganisms
that
inhabit
water,
soil,
and
the
gastrointestinal
tracts
mammals.
They’re
extensively
used
as
index
organisms
to
assess
microbiological
quality
water
food.
frequently
associated
with
fecal
impurity
can
indicate
presence
pathogens
pose
threat
human
health.
Understanding
distribution,
characteristics
coliform
is
pivotal
for
assessing
quality,
food
safety
enforcing
applicable
public
health
measures.
Language: Английский
Impact of plastic pollution on faunal survival with probable sustainable solutions
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Every
day,
millions
of
tons
plastic
waste
are
produced
by
humans
which
causes
severe
impacts
on
our
ecosystem
and
biodiversity.
Nowadays
is
the
main
anthropogenic
material
globally
due
to
irrational
production,
inappropriate
unscientific
disposal,
inadequate
recycling
management
plastic.
As
a
result,
fauna
terrestrial
aquatic
ecosystems
both
in
danger
pollution.
Birds
an
important
part
biodiversity
they
affected
Nowadays,
birds
use
debris
for
different
purposes
ultimately
death
birds.
Plastic
occupies
global
landscape
has
parallel
species
insects.
Bees
have
started
plastics
as
brood
material.
Marine
land
mammals
severely
pollution
emergency
coral
reefs
all
food
webs
do
exist
at
reefs.
day
many
fish
lose
their
life
suffocation
from
entering
bags
eating
or
entangling
debris.
harmful
effects
amphibians
reptiles
such
habitat
disruption,
disease
transmission,
reproductive
physical
health
problems,
etc.
In
this
book
chapter,
we
discussed
effect
types
faunal
survival
well
diversity
also
probable
sustainable
solutions
save
mother
earth
its
Language: Английский
The Invisible Threat: Understanding Effects of Micro- and Nano-Plastics on Human Health and Environment
Arindam Chakraborty,
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Rima Mondal,
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Saheli Ali
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et al.
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Micro-
and
nano-plastic
(MNPs)
pollution
has
now
become
a
global
environmental
threat
that
persisted
for
the
past
few
decades.
Although
large-scale
experimental
research
evidence
is
still
lacking,
it
been
found
from
works
micro-
significant
negative
impact
not
only
on
environment
but
also
human
health
well-being.
This
review
aims
to
understand
three
main
routes
of
exposure
MNPs:
ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact.
It
further
demonstrates
potential
through
which
these
MNPs
are
translocated
different
tissues
such
as
lungs,
intestines,
skin,
damaging
organ
systems.
correlation
with
studies
conducted
both
in
vivo
animal
models
vitro
human-derived
cell
culture
methods.
Long-term
could
cause
respiratory,
excretory,
immunogenic,
gastrointestinal,
endocrine
disruption.
Some
available
reports
suggest
prolonged
humans
lead
oxidative
stress,
cytotoxicity,
reproductive
problems,
congenital
deformities
embryos,
even
some
forms
cancers.
direct
supporting
all
effects
wellness
very
limited,
extensive
needed
support
claims
quantitatively
assess
threats
future
might
endanger
civilization.
Language: Английский