Abstract
Microplastic
pollution
in
agricultural
soils
is
a
growing
global
concern
that
demands
an
urgent
understanding
of
its
effects
on
soil
function
and
ecosystem
services.
Soil-dwelling
earthworms
exhibit
strong
subsoil
bioturbation,
which
contributes
to
processes
associated
with
many
services
such
as
water
regulation,
nutrient
cycling,
biomass
production,
control
remediation,
among
others.
This
functional
association
between
has
made
these
organisms
suitable
candidates
for
assessing
microplastic
soils.
However,
based
the
literature
systematically
reviewed
here,
current
knowledge
toxicity
mainly
derives
from
recurrent
methodological
pattern,
implies
lab-scale
standardised
testing.
Eisenia
fetida
E.
andrei
have
been
model
earthworm
species
(86%
screened
publications),
leading
risk
biased
data.
Additionally,
ecological
characteristics
spp.
raise
uncertainties
about
environmental
agronomic
meaning
testing
outcomes.
These
are
absent
lands
inhabit
surface,
avoiding
ingestion
mineral
soil.
Accordingly,
more
environmentally
realistic
assessment
needed,
involves
field
soil,
native
possible
aged
microplastics
environment.
review
identifies
specific
gaps
regarding
use
pollution,
suggests
moving
ecotoxicity
towards
retrospective
approach,
complex
setups
(field-simulated
ex-situ
microcosms)
interactions
biomolecules
other
contaminants
(e.g.
protein
corona
eco-corona)
may
modulate
toxicity.
Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(3), С. 548 - 548
Опубликована: Март 7, 2024
Plastic
products
in
plant
production
and
protection
help
farmers
increase
crop
production,
enhance
food
quality,
reduce
global
water
use
their
environmental
footprint.
Simultaneously,
plastic
has
emerged
as
a
critical
ecological
issue
recent
years,
its
pollution
significantly
impacted
soil,
water,
plants.
Thus,
this
review
examines
the
multifaceted
problems
of
agriculture
risk
to
security,
ecosystem,
environment.
The
study’s
objective
was
present
most
information
on
using
different
agriculture,
sources
pollution,
advantages
drawbacks
products,
strategies
for
mitigating
agriculture.
Furthermore,
after
examining
current
applications,
benefits,
adverse
effects,
risks
plants,
environment,
we
addressed
requirements
technological
advancements,
regulations,
social
processes
that
could
contribute
our
ecosystems.
We
identified
pathways
toward
more
sustainable
plastics
discussed
future
research
directions.
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(19), С. 2807 - 2807
Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2024
The
extensive
use
of
polymeric
materials
has
resulted
in
significant
environmental
pollution,
prompting
the
need
for
a
deeper
understanding
their
degradation
processes
and
impacts.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
environment
impact
on
health
experimental
animals.
It
identifies
common
polymers,
delineates
pathways,
describes
resulting
products
under
different
conditions.
covers
physical,
chemical,
biological
mechanisms,
highlighting
complex
interplay
factors
influencing
these
processes.
Furthermore,
it
examines
implications
products,
using
animals
as
proxies
assessing
potential
risks
to
human
health.
By
synthesizing
current
research,
focuses
studies
related
small
organisms
(primarily
rodents
invertebrates,
supplemented
by
fish
mollusks)
explore
effects
polymer
living
underscores
urgency
developing
implementing
effective
waste
management
strategies.
These
strategies
are
crucial
mitigating
adverse
impacts
degradation,
thus
promoting
more
sustainable
interaction
between
activities
natural
environment.
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(4), С. 2010 - 2010
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
of
great
interest
for
study
because
they
accumulate
in
environmental
systems,
such
as
terrestrial
ones,
which
include
agricultural
soils.
Unfortunately,
recent
years,
due
to
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
many
face
masks
have
been
discarded
environment,
causing
an
increase
this
type
MP.
This
accumulation
can
influence
physicochemical
and
biological
properties
soil
derived
from
its
microbial
activity.
In
present
study,
different
concentrations
MPs
commercial
polypropylene
(PP)
were
mixed
with
soil.
Four
treatments
following
MP
studied:
T1:
0%,
T2:
0.5%,
T3:
1%,
T4:
5%
w
w−1.
C
N
mineralization
experiments
carried
out
over
time
at
microcosm
level,
where
physicochemical,
enzymatic
ecophysiological
indicators
analyzed.
Based
on
analyzed
indicators,
a
quality
index
called
Unified
Weighted
Additive
Index
(SQIu)
was
developed.
The
resulting
SQIu
showed
Nmin
indicator
closest
relationship
soils
MPs.
Once
determined,
T4
treatment
significant
differences
(p≤0.05)
respect
control,
presenting
higher
value.
importance
conducting
more
research
dynamics
types,
sizes,
help
establish
strategies
measure
effects
local,
national,
international
levels.
