The Interaction of Microplastics and Microbioplastics with Soil and a Comparison of Their Potential to Spread Pathogens
Applied Sciences2024
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Jakub Fojt,
Jakub Fojt,
Jakub Fojt,
Marek Trojan,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Marek Trojan,
Petra Procházková
Jakub Fojt,
Martin Brtnický,
Martin Brtnický,
Marek Koutný,
Jiří Holátko,
Jiří Holátko,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Helena Zlámalová Gargošová,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Martin Brtnický,
Martin Brtnický,
Martin Brtnický,
Jiří Kučerík,
Jiří Holátko,
Marek Koutný,
Helena Zlámalová Gargošová,
Petra Procházková
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Jiří Kučerík,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Jiří Holátko,
Jiří Kučerík,
Jiří Kučerík,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Helena Zlámalová Gargošová,
Jiří Kučerík,
Helena Zlámalová Gargošová,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Martin Brtnický,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Jiří Holátko,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Jiří Holátko,
Jiří Kučerík,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Helena Zlámalová Gargošová,
Martin Brtnický,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Helena Zlámalová Gargošová,
Jiří Kučerík,
Jiří Kučerík,
Jiří Kučerík,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Jiří Kučerík,
Jakub Fojt,
Jiří Kučerík,
Jiří Kučerík,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Jiří Kučerík,
Jiří Kučerík,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Jiří Kučerík,
Jiří Kučerík,
Petra Procházková
Jakub Fojt,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Marek Koutný,
Jiří Kučerík,
Jiří Kučerík,
Martin Brtnický,
Jiří Kučerík,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Jiří Kučerík,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Martin Brtnický,
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Martin Brtnický,
Petra Procházková
Gabriela Kalčíková,
Marek Koutný,
Petra Procházková
Summary
This review compares the environmental impacts of conventional microplastics and biodegradable microbioplastics on soil properties and microbial communities. The authors argue that while bioplastics are often promoted as eco-friendly alternatives, their rapid fragmentation into smaller particles may actually worsen soil contamination and potentially increase the spread of soil-borne pathogens.
Microplastics contribute to various environmental issues and serve as carriers for a wide range of toxic compounds such as pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and metal ions. Consequently, there is a gradual shift towards replacing them with biodegradable plastics (bioplastics). However, biodegradable plastics require specific conditions for complete biodegradation, and their biodeterioration often leads to the rapid production of smaller fragments, known as microbioplastics. In this review, we summarize selected issues related to the impact of plastic particles on soil properties and the soil microbiome. Findings from numerous studies indicate that both microplastics and microbioplastics induce adverse changes in soil microbiology, potentially increasing the abundance of soil-borne pathogens. Based on these observations, we argue that plastic particles could serve as carriers for colonies of soil-borne pathogens. Furthermore, the use of bioplastics may exacerbate this issue due to their easier and faster formation, increased support for biofilms, and more pronounced adverse effects on soil biota. However, further research is necessary to either substantiate or refute this perspective.