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Data for a global meta-analysis of microplastic effects on fauna, plants, and soils
Summary
Scientists compiled a massive dataset from existing studies to see how microplastics affect animals, plants, and soil around the world, looking at things like growth, reproduction, and behavior. This isn't a new experiment but rather an organized collection of research findings, designed so other scientists can double-check the results and build on them. While the dataset itself doesn't focus directly on human health, understanding how microplastics disrupt plants, animals, and soil matters because these are the foundations of our food supply and ecosystems we depend on.
This dataset supports a global meta-analysis examining the effects of microplastics on fauna, plants, and soils across different ecosystems. It contains the extracted study information, effect-size data, moderator variables, and relevant environmental and biological characteristics compiled from published literature. The dataset was used to quantify microplastic impacts on faunal growth, reproduction, behavior, and functional performance; plant growth and photosynthesis; and soil biogeochemical and physical properties. It also includes the data required to reproduce the statistical analyses and figures reported in the associated manuscript. All data were checked for consistency and organized to facilitate transparency, reproducibility, and future reuse. The dataset does not contain personal or confidential information.