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Mulches and Microplastic Pollution in the Agroecosystem
Summary
Plastic polyethylene mulch films used in agriculture fragment over time into microplastics that accumulate in soil, contaminating agroecosystems and potentially entering the food supply through crop uptake and irrigation water. As plastic mulch use grows globally, so does the agricultural contribution to microplastic pollution and human dietary exposure.
In recent decades, organic (plant and animal residues) and inorganic (plastic polyethylene) mulches have become globally considered an environmentally friendly agricultural practice for their instant benefits, such as preserving soil moisture, reducing soil...