Investigating the Impact of Microplastics Type of Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Polystyrene on Seed Germination and Early Growth of Rice Plants
Environmental Quality Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(1)
Опубликована: Июль 17, 2024
ABSTRACT
Microplastics
(MPs),
which
are
emerging
pollutants
in
terrestrial
ecosystems,
could
potentially
impact
plant
growth.
One
of
the
least
explored
aspects
crop
development
is
seed
germination,
a
crucial
stage
plant's
lifecycle.
This
study
conducted
soil
cultivation
trials
to
investigate
effects
1%
(w/w)
concentrations
polyethylene
(PET),
polypropylene
(PP),
and
polystyrene
(PS)
MPs
on
rice
growth
over
15‐day
period.
Parameters
such
as
fresh
weight,
shoot
height,
root
length,
chlorophyll
levels,
identification
roots
were
observed.
The
findings
revealed
accumulation
6–9
MP
items
roots.
PET
inhibited
elongation
(15%–20%),
reduced
height
(15%–30%),
decreased
weight
(12%–37%).
PET,
PP,
PS
contamination
content
(15%–43%),
b
(21%–41%),
total
(11%–40%)
leaves.
enhances
our
understanding
ecotoxicological
these
three
types
rice.
utilization
this
data
will
further
inform
MPs'
behavior
vegetation
provide
valuable
insights
into
their
land‐based
impacts.
Язык: Английский
Research and Trends of Filtration for Removing Microplastics in Freshwater Environments
Environmental Quality Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(1)
Опубликована: Июль 29, 2024
ABSTRACT
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
a
pollutant
that
increasingly
threatens
freshwater
ecosystems
and
requires
effective
solutions
for
their
removal.
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
review
current
filtration
methods
used
remove
MPs
from
environments.
This
uses
systematic
method
existing
literature
regarding
techniques
removing
MPs.
Data
were
collected
various
scientific
sources
published
between
2015
2023.
analyzed
include
traditional
advanced
technology.
results
show
technologies
such
as
nanofiltration
biofiltration
have
high
potential
in
freshwater.
However,
each
technique
has
its
own
challenges,
including
removal
efficiency
implementation
cost.
conclusion
an
dealing
with
MP
pollution
ecosystems;
however,
further
needed
address
the
challenges.
provides
in‐depth
insights
can
help
develop
more
efficient
policies
managing
future.
Язык: Английский
Identification and quantification of microplastics in water, sediment, and shrimp collected from shrimp farming ponds
Bioresource Technology Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 102064 - 102064
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
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