Microplastics in the soil–water–food nexus: Inclusive insight into global research findings
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
946, С. 173891 - 173891
Опубликована: Июнь 15, 2024
Язык: Английский
The growing threats and mitigation of environmental microplastics
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6, С. 259 - 268
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
emerging
pollutants
that
constitutes
a
very
serious
environmental
nuisance
and
menace
to
the
globe
in
last
decade.
The
damages
from
MPs
include
ecological
imbalance
of
marine
environment,
flora,
fauna
these
yet
be
understood
African
environment.
sustainable
development
goals
14
15
(SDGs
#14
#15)
seek
address
challenges
combating
sustainability
terrestrial
lives
respectively.
Understanding
pollution
dynamics
environment
is
crucial
globally
particular
Africa
soon.
Hence,
it
imperative
arrest
this
challenge
as
swiftly
possible
before
collapse
entire
biomes.
have
been
detected
several
matrices;
soil,
air,
aquatic
environments,
plants,
fishes,
animals,
humans.
Their
different
source
routes:
ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact
contribute
an
adverse
effect
(toxicity)
all
spheres
life.
To
humans,
limits
their
movement,
leads
shedding
scales,
inhibits
growth,
suppresses
immune
system,
causes
inflammation,
coagulation,
also
blood
cell
toxicity
among
others,
on
long-run
mortality
was
noted
review.
There
physical,
chemical
biological
transformation
microplastics
age,
leading
toxicity,
mobility,
great
interaction.
This
has
contributed
high
MP
intake
by
fish
other
animals.
For
reason,
researchers
should
delve
into
simpler
cheaper
ways
analyzing
its
presence
develop
remediation
strategies
curb
Язык: Английский
The effect of microplastic contaminated compost on the growth of rice seedlings
Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23(8), С. 555 - 562
Опубликована: Июль 6, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
pollutants
that
have
contaminated
compost,
but
there
few
studies
on
the
interaction
between
compost
with
MPs
(MPsC)
and
rice
seedling
performance.
This
study
investigated
effect
of
MPsC
planting
activity
in
rice.
In
this
Three
different
treatments
were
applied:
treatment
1
(P1)
as
a
control
without
addition
MPs,
Treatment
2
(P2)
%
PET
concentration,
3
(P3)
concentration.
Rice
seedlings
planted
medium
each
observed
for
24
days
after
(dap).
showed
significant
reduction
38
%,
25
at
root
length,
height,
fresh
weight
respectively.
Additionally,
chlorophyll
content
was
decrease
42
45
55
Chl
a,
b,
total
Chl.
may
be
caused
by
disturbances
nutrition
photosynthesis
processes
due
to
exposure
MPs.
The
can
inhibit
growth
health
seedlings.
These
findings
underscore
critical
need
effective
management
plastic
waste
agricultural
mitigate
its
adverse
effects
plant
environmental
sustainability.
Proper
disposal
contaminants
essential
maintain
integrity
used
agriculture,
thereby
ensuring
optimal
ecological
balance.
Язык: Английский
Sources and impact of microplastics in compost and approaches for enhancing their biodegradation
Bioresource Technology Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 102072 - 102072
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Sustainable Management of Microplastics
Deeksha Ranjan,
Laxmi Singh
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Impact of Microplastics on the Carbon and Nitrogen of Vermicompost
Environmental Quality Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(2)
Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
impact
of
microplastics
(MPs)
on
carbon
(C)
and
nitrogen
(N)
content
in
vermicompost
is
not
yet
fully
understood.
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
effect
MPs
ratio
vermicompost,
which
important
for
soil
quality
health.
was
carried
out
using
a
control
treatment
six
variations
vermicomposting
process.
Observations
were
at
certain
time
intervals
60
days
with
routine
measurements
pH,
electrical
conductivity
(EC),
seed
germination
index
(GI),
survival
rate
(SR),
C/N
ratio.
results
showed
that
all
types
caused
decrease
compared
control,
high‐density
polyethylene
(HDPE)
showing
most
significant
(from
21
9.42).
also
had
an
reducing
SR
parameters
(6.88%–20.41%),
pH
(6.8–6.1),
EC
(525.3–398
µs/cm)
final
product
thereby
GI
(10%–28%).
have
compost.
provides
new
insights
into
how
can
affect
composting
process
product,
sustainable
agricultural
practices
waste
management.
Язык: Английский
Presence of Microplastics in Water, Soil, Organic Fertilizer, and Potato Plants on Potato Plantations
Environmental Quality Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(2)
Опубликована: Ноя. 25, 2024
ABSTRACT
Microplastics
(MPs)
have
become
a
significant
environmental
concern,
but
data
on
their
presence
in
potato
gardens
are
limited.
This
study
aims
to
identify
and
quantify
MPs
soil,
organic
fertilizer,
irrigation
water,
plants
gardens.
Soil,
samples
were
collected
from
fields.
Analysis
was
carried
out
using
microscope
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
the
shape,
color,
quantity,
type
of
MP
polymer.
The
results
indicate
contamination
with
most
dominant
shape
fibers
(86%)
fragments
(8%),
color
black
(35%)
blue
(27%),
abundances
0.10–9.20
g
−1
,
as
well
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
high‐density
(HDPE)
polymers.
These
potential
harm
plant
growth
soil
quality.
found
quantities
disrupt
agricultural
ecosystems.
can
affect
quality
products
human
health
throughout
food
chain.
Язык: Английский