Correction: Tiny pollutants, big consequences: investigating the influence of nano- and microplastics on soil properties and plant health with mitigation strategies

Erratum: Microplastic Shape, Polymer Type, and Concentration Affect Soil Properties and Plant Biomass

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This is an erratum correcting a published paper on how microplastic shape, polymer type, and concentration affect soil properties and plant biomass. It is a correction notice rather than a primary research paper.

Tiny pollutants, big consequences: investigating the influence of nano- and microplastics on soil properties and plant health with mitigation strategies

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Researchers reviewed the impact of nanoplastics and microplastics on soil properties and plant health, examining absorption and translocation mechanisms in plants. The study suggests that plastic particles alter soil structure and microbial communities, impair plant growth and nutrient uptake, and proposes mitigation strategies to address these emerging threats to agricultural ecosystems.

Correction to “Soil biota modulate the effects of microplastics on biomass and diversity of plant communities”

Correction: Analytical approaches for exploring the role of micro and nanoplastics as carriers of non-phthalate plasticizers and environmental pollutants.

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This is a correction notice for a scientific paper, not a new study, so there's no new health finding to report here. The original paper reviewed methods scientists use to detect how tiny plastic particles (microplastics and nanoplastics) can carry harmful chemicals and pollutants, which matters because these particles are increasingly found in our food, water, and even bodies. If you want to know what the research actually found, it's worth checking the original 2026 paper referenced in this correction.

Correction to “Influence of Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate Micro-Bioplastics and Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastics on the Soil Organic Matter Structure and Soil Water Properties”

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This is a published correction to a prior study investigating how poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) micro-bioplastics and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastics influence soil organic matter structure and soil water properties. The correction updates specific errors or data reported in the original article. The original study examined how both biodegradable and conventional microplastics alter soil chemistry and physical characteristics.