Microplastics in Plant Species: Impacts and Ecological Perspectives

U. Umasankar; U. Umasankar; P. C. Sabumon

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-64253-1_17

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Microplastics in Plant Species: Impacts and Ecological Perspectives

Emerging contaminants and associated treatment technologies 2024 4 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.

U. Umasankar, U. Umasankar, P. C. Sabumon

Summary

This analysis examined how microplastics affect plant physiology in terrestrial ecosystems, including uptake through roots, translocation into edible tissues, disruption of photosynthesis, and alteration of soil microbial communities that plants depend on. Because many staple crops can absorb and accumulate microplastics from contaminated soil and irrigation water, agricultural microplastic pollution translates directly into human dietary exposure through fruits, vegetables, and grains.

Microplastics are ubiquitous environmental contaminants whose presence in terrestrial ecosystems has become a growing concern, particularly regarding their impact on plant species. This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the effects of microplastic pollution on...

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