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Evaluating Impacts of Nanopesticides and Microplastics in an Agricultural Rhizosphere
Summary
This environmental science study developed a methodology for simultaneously evaluating two emerging agricultural contaminants in a greenhouse setting: a nanopesticide and polyester microfibers. Researchers grew corn as a model organism and conducted benchtop experiments to assess bioavailability and chemical properties of both contaminants in a rhizosphere context. The study contributes methods for assessing combined microplastic and nanopesticide impacts in agricultural soils.
The goal of this project was to develop a methodology for assessing the behavior and effects of two emerging contaminants in an agricultural environment. A greenhouse experiment was conducted using corn as a model organism with Kocide-3000-O and polyester microfibers as treatments. Additional benchtop experiments were carried out to evaluate the bioavailability and other chemical properties of the microfibers and nanopesticide.