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ClearResearch progress on the effects of different fertilizers on soil microorganisms
This review examines how different fertilizer types — chemical, organic, and compound — affect soil microbial communities, summarizing research on how fertilizer-induced changes in microbial diversity and function influence nutrient cycling and crop yield.
Comparative effect of silver nanoparticles on maize rhizoplane microbiome in initial phaseof plants growth
This is not about microplastics — it is a soil microbiology study examining how five different forms of silver nanoparticles with varying surface properties affect the bacterial and fungal communities in the root zone of maize seedlings.
Growth reduction of- and interactions with nanoplastic particles in a soil bacterium and a soil fungus
Researchers found that nanosized polystyrene particles reduced the growth and enzymatic activity of both a soil bacterium (Pseudomonas) and a soil fungus (Coprinopsis), and that fungal hyphae strongly attracted nanoplastic beads, potentially concentrating them in specific soil pore spaces.
Eco-designing of nano-materials to enhance crop productivity and improve soil remediation
This review examines how eco-designed nanomaterials can enhance crop productivity and improve soil remediation, evaluating the dual role of nanomaterials as agricultural inputs and potential environmental contaminants.
Nanoscale-specific bioassimilation of sulfur: Time and coating specific modulation of transcriptomic and metabolomic pathways in diseased tomato
This study tested pristine and coated sulfur nanoparticles as soil amendments to help tomato plants resist fungal disease while also improving sulfur nutrition, finding disease suppression benefits alongside metabolic and microbiome effects. Understanding how nanoparticles affect plant-soil-microbe interactions is relevant given concerns that plastic nanoparticles contaminating soils may similarly disrupt these systems.
Understanding disease suppressive soils: molecular and chemical identification of microorganisms and mechanisms involved in soil suppressiveness to Fusarium culmorum of wheat
This study investigated microorganisms in agricultural soils that suppress wheat disease caused by Fusarium culmorum, identifying specific bacteria and chemical compounds responsible. The findings could lead to natural alternatives to fungicides in crop protection.
Effect of Nitrogen Addition on Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) Rhizosphere Microbial Diversity and Drive Factions of Rhizosphere Soil Multifunctionality in Sandy Farmland
Not relevant to microplastics — this study investigates how nitrogen fertilizer addition affects rhizosphere microbial diversity and soil multifunctionality in tiger nut crops grown in sandy farmland.
Employment of nanoparticles for improvement of plant growth and development
This review examined how nanoparticles can improve plant growth and development, finding that nanotechnology applications in agriculture — including nanoparticle-based nutrient delivery — offer potential benefits but require careful consideration of risks in contaminated soils.
Mechanistic and recent updates in nano-bioremediation for developing green technology to alleviate agricultural contaminants
Researchers reviewed nano-bioremediation — the combination of nanoparticles with microbial processes — as a promising strategy for removing heavy metals, pesticides, and other agricultural contaminants from soil and water, highlighting improved catalytic activity and adsorption capacity compared to conventional remediation methods.
The application of biochar and organic fertilizer substitution regulates the diversities of habitat specialist bacterial communities within soil aggregates in proso millet farmland
Researchers conducted a field experiment on millet farmland to study how biochar and organic fertilizer combinations affect soil bacterial communities, finding that combining both improved soil nutrients and bacterial diversity more than either treatment alone — supporting healthier, more resilient farming soils.
Phosphorus fertiliser application mitigates the negative effects of microplastic on soil microbes and rice growth
Researchers found that adding phosphorus fertilizer to soil contaminated with microplastics helped counteract the negative effects of the plastics on rice growth and soil microbial communities. The microplastics alone disrupted bacterial interactions and suppressed plant development, but fertilizer application restored much of the lost productivity. The study offers practical guidance for managing agricultural soils in areas affected by microplastic pollution.
Effects of micro(nano)plastics on soil nutrient cycling: State of the knowledge.
This review systematically examined how micro- and nano-plastics affect soil nutrient cycling for carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, finding that physical interference with soil structure, alteration of microbial communities, and chemical toxicity collectively disrupt mineralization, nitrification, and phosphorus availability in contaminated soils.
Effects of biochar amendment and organic fertilizer on microbial communities in the rhizosphere soil of wheat in Yellow River Delta saline-alkaline soil
Researchers studied how adding biochar and organic fertilizer to salty alkaline soil in China's Yellow River Delta affected the microbial communities around wheat roots. Both amendments increased beneficial soil bacteria and improved soil fertility indicators like organic matter and available nutrients. The findings suggest that biochar and organic fertilizer together can help rehabilitate degraded saline soils by promoting healthier microbial ecosystems.
Soil metagenomics reveals the effect of nitrogen on soil microbial communities and nitrogen-cycle functional genes in the rhizosphere of Panax ginseng
Researchers studied how different levels of nitrogen fertilizer affect the soil microbial communities around ginseng roots. They found that moderate nitrogen boosted beneficial microbes and improved ginseng yields, while excessive nitrogen decreased soil pH, reduced microbial diversity, and increased disease-causing organisms. The study highlights the importance of balanced fertilizer use for maintaining healthy soil ecosystems in agricultural settings.
The Importance of Humic Acids in Shaping the Resistance of Soil Microorganisms and the Tolerance of Zea mays to Excess Cadmium in Soil
Researchers assessed whether a humic acid soil amendment (Humus Active) could protect maize from cadmium toxicity by modifying the soil bacterial community structure under heavy metal stress. Humic acid treatment improved soil bacterial diversity and reduced cadmium uptake by maize, suggesting that humic preparations can partially restore soil microbiome function and crop health in cadmium-contaminated agricultural land.
Metarhizium anisopliae Mitigates the Phytotoxicity of Lead and Nanoplastics on Rice by Modifying Physiological, Transcriptomic, Metabolomic Activities, and Soil Microbiome
Researchers found that inoculating rice seeds with the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae reduced the harmful effects of both lead and nanoplastic pollution on rice seedlings. The fungus worked by restricting lead uptake, restoring antioxidant balance, activating protective metabolic pathways, and reshaping the soil bacterial community to favor plant-growth-promoting species.
A New Approach for Remediating Polyethylene Microplastics Pollution in Agricultural Soils: The Combined Effects of Compound Microbial Agent
Researchers developed a compound microbial agent containing plastic-degrading microbes and tested it in field conditions on honeydew melon and eggplant farms, finding it effectively decomposed polyethylene microplastics in soil while also improving plant growth and soil properties.
A New Approachfor Remediating Polyethylene MicroplasticsPollution in Agricultural Soils: The Combined Effects of CompoundMicrobial Agent
Researchers developed a compound microbial agent capable of degrading polyethylene microplastics and tested it in honeydew melon and eggplant fields, finding it reduced soil microplastic levels while also improving plant growth and overall soil health.
Micro and nano-plastics on environmental health: a review on future thrust in agro-ecotoxicology management
This review examines the growing body of evidence on how microplastics and nanoplastics affect plant health, soil microbial communities, and agricultural productivity. The study highlights that plastic accumulation in agricultural soils can alter crop growth and yield while disrupting soil ecosystem dynamics, and calls for greater attention to agro-ecotoxicology management to address these emerging threats to food production.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi attenuate negative impact of drought on soil functions
A meta-analysis combined with greenhouse experiments demonstrated that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi promote soil aggregation, microbial biomass, and nutrient-cycling enzyme activity, effectively buffering soil functions against drought. This protective effect is relevant to microplastic concerns because soil health is increasingly threatened by plastic pollution, and understanding natural soil defense mechanisms is important for protecting agricultural ecosystems.
The Effects of Coexisting Elements (Zn and Ni) on Cd Accumulation and Rhizosphere Bacterial Community in the Soil-Tomato System
Researchers investigated how coexisting zinc and nickel affect cadmium accumulation in tomato plants and the rhizosphere bacterial community in contaminated agricultural soils, finding that elemental interactions meaningfully alter both Cd uptake by crops and the composition of soil microbial communities.
Impacts of Nano- and Microplastic Contamination on Soil Organisms and Soil–Plant Systems
Nano- and microplastic contamination was found to negatively affect soil organic matter dynamics and the activity of soil organisms. The research adds to growing evidence that plastic particles impair the biological processes that maintain soil health and fertility.
Mineral-Solubilizing Microbial Inoculums Promote Robinia pseudoacacia L. Growth by Optimizing the Rhizosphere Soil Microbial Community Structure
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it examines how mineral-solubilizing microbial inoculants affect rhizosphere microbial communities and growth of Robinia pseudoacacia trees.
Selection of Suitable Organic Amendments to Balance Agricultural Economic Benefits and Carbon Sequestration
Researchers evaluated organic soil amendments for balancing agricultural productivity with soil health, finding that amendment type and application rate affect nutrient cycling, microbial activity, and the potential for microplastic introduction via compost or sludge.