Visual Tracking of Label-Free Microplastics In Wheat Seedlings and Their Effects on Crop Growth and Physiology

Advances in Physiological and Ecological Effects of Microplastic on Crop

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Researchers reviewed how microplastics accumulate in crops — entering through roots and leaves and reaching edible parts — and found they reduce germination, inhibit photosynthesis, and lower crop yields, raising concerns about plastic contamination in the food we eat.

Impact of polypropylene microplastics and lead on wheat germination and seedling growth

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Scientists found that tiny plastic particles (microplastics) and lead, alone or together, can stunt wheat seedling growth and stress the plants, and surprisingly, bigger plastic pieces caused more harm than smaller ones. Since wheat is a staple crop worldwide, this research raises questions about whether soil pollution from plastics and heavy metals could affect crop yields and the food we eat, though more research is needed to know exactly how this translates to human health.

Impact of Microplastics on Plant Growth

Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Plant Health and Development

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Researchers review the emerging evidence on how microplastics accumulate in agricultural soils and affect plant health and development, highlighting that while aquatic impacts are well documented, the effects on terrestrial food crops and soil-plant systems remain poorly understood.

Uptake of Microplastics and Their Effects on Plants

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Researchers reviewed accumulating evidence on microplastic uptake by terrestrial plants, finding that particles smaller than 200 nm can enter root cells and translocate to shoots, potentially disrupting photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, and growth while opening a pathway for microplastics to enter the human food chain through crops.