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Impacts of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Tomato Crops: A Critical Review
Summary
This review covers the impacts of microplastics and nanoplastics on tomato crops, documenting disruption at germination, root development, flowering, and fruit production stages. It also examines how these particles alter soil microbial communities and identifies priority research areas for understanding MP effects on major food crops.
The growing prevalence of plastic pollution has raised significant environmental concerns, particularly regarding microplastics and nanoplastics that persist in various ecosystems. As these particles accumulate in terrestrial environments, their potential impact on crop health and growth has become a growing area of focus. Ongoing studies show that microplastics and nanoplastics can disrupt various stages of crop development. Therefore, several studies are currently being conducted on the impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on the germination, growth, and productivity of various crops, highlighting the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) crop. Although several studies have explored the effects of microplastics and nanoplastics on tomato crops, a comprehensive review of their impacts is still lacking. Therefore, this manuscript presents a detailed review regarding the influence of microplastics and nanoplastics on tomato cultivation. This review revealed that most studies have primarily focused on assessing the effects of microplastics on tomato crop germination, physiological growth, yield, and fruit quality. Therefore, it is essential to conduct further research addressing the impact of nanoplastics on these same aspects.