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Food Security Challenges and Microplastics: A Comprehensive Review
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Researchers examined the intersection of food security and microplastic contamination, finding that microplastics threaten crop yields, soil health, and food chains in ways that could compound existing pressures from population growth and climate change.
The Chapter explores the intricate relationship between food security challenges and the pervasive presence of microplastics. It discusses the multifaceted factors affecting food security, such as population growth and climate change, highlighting their profound...
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