Hierarchical and Cascading Changes in the Functional Traits of Soil Animals Induced by Microplastics: A Meta-Analysis

Microplastic in Soil Ecosystem: Transition and Ecological Impacts

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This review examined how microplastics transition through soil ecosystems, alter soil structure, affect microbial communities, and impact plant health and agricultural productivity. Soil microplastic contamination is a growing threat to food security because it degrades the biological systems that underpin crop growth while simultaneously introducing chemical additives into the root zone where they can be taken up by edible plants.

From Soil to Cell: a Systematic Review of the Trophic Transfer and Bioaccumulation of Microplastics in the Terrestrial Food Web

From Soil to Cell: a Systematic Review of the Trophic Transfer and Bioaccumulation of Microplastics in the Terrestrial Food Web

Toxicological Effects of Micro and Nanoplastics on Soil Fauna: Current Research, Advances, and Future Outlook

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Researchers reviewed the toxic effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on soil-dwelling organisms such as earthworms and insects, finding that these particles can disrupt reproduction, growth, and survival, with potential ripple effects for soil health and food production.

Microplastics, Their Toxic Effects on Living Organisms in Soil Biota and Their Fate: An Appraisal

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Microplastics exert toxic effects on soil biota including earthworms, nematodes, and microorganisms, disrupting nutrient cycling and undermining ecosystem services that agriculture depends on. Their persistence in soils and accumulation through food chains represent a growing threat to terrestrial biodiversity and food system safety.