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ClearPotential impact of polyethylene microplastics on the growth of water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica F.): Endophyte and rhizosphere effects
Researchers studied how polyethylene microplastics affect the growth of water spinach, a widely consumed vegetable. The microplastics altered both the root-zone soil bacteria and the beneficial microbes living inside the plant, with effects varying by particle size. The study suggests that microplastic contamination in agricultural soil could indirectly affect crop health by disrupting the microbial communities plants depend on.
Effects of polyethylene microplastics on the microbial community structure of maize rhizosphere soil
Researchers investigated how polyethylene microplastics from agricultural films affect the microbial communities in crop root zones (rhizosphere), finding shifts in bacterial diversity and function. Disrupting soil microbiomes through microplastic contamination could have downstream effects on soil fertility and crop health.
Influences of different source microplastics with different particle sizes and application rates on soil properties and growth of Chinese cabbage (Brassica chinensis L.)
Researchers tested how two types of microplastics at different sizes and concentrations affect soil properties and the growth of Chinese cabbage. They found that smaller particles at higher concentrations altered soil enzyme activity and reduced plant growth, though the effects depended on the specific plastic type. The study suggests that microplastic contamination in agricultural soils could meaningfully impact crop productivity and soil health.
Rhizospheric bacterial communities against microplastics (MPs): Novel ecological strategies based on the niche differentiation
Researchers studied how bacterial communities living around plant roots adapt when exposed to microplastics in soil. They found that rhizosphere bacteria developed distinct survival strategies depending on their ecological niche, with some species thriving while others declined in the presence of plastics. The study reveals that microplastics can reshape the microbial communities that plants depend on for nutrient uptake and disease resistance.
Polyethylene microplastics alter soil microbial community assembly and ecosystem multifunctionality
Researchers studied how polyethylene microplastics at different concentrations affect soil microbial communities and overall ecosystem function in a maize growing system. They found that higher concentrations of microplastics shifted microbial community composition, reduced beneficial bacteria involved in nutrient cycling, and impaired multiple soil ecosystem functions simultaneously. The study suggests that microplastic contamination in agricultural soils can undermine the biological processes that support healthy crop growth.
Reprogramming of microbial community in barley root endosphere and rhizosphere soil by polystyrene plastics with different particle sizes
Barley plants grown in polystyrene microplastic- and nanoplastic-contaminated soil showed altered microbial communities in both the root endosphere and rhizosphere, suggesting plastic pollution can reshape plant-associated microbiomes. These shifts could have downstream consequences for plant health and soil nutrient cycling.
Soil microorganisms play an important role in the detrimental impact of biodegradable microplastics on plants
Researchers found that biodegradable microplastics harmed vegetable crop growth by disrupting the soil microbial community rather than through direct contact with the plants. When soil microorganisms were suppressed, the negative effects of the biodegradable microplastics on plant growth were also reduced. The study suggests that soil bacteria and fungi play a key role in mediating the harmful impacts of biodegradable plastics on agricultural crops.
Association between plant microbiota and cadmium uptake under the influence of microplastics with different particle sizes
Researchers investigated how different sizes of polystyrene microplastics affect plant microbiota and cadmium uptake in pakchoi. The study found that larger microplastic particles (2 and 20 micrometers) significantly altered rhizosphere and root bacterial communities and influenced cadmium accumulation, while smaller particles (0.2 micrometers) had less impact on bacterial community structure.
Microplastics shape microbial communities affecting soil organic matter decomposition in paddy soil
Researchers found that microplastics shape soil microbial communities in paddy soils in ways that affect organic matter decomposition, revealing how bacterial succession and carbon cycling are altered by microplastic presence in agricultural systems.
Characterizing Microplastic Pollution and Microbial Community Status in Rice Paddy Soils Across Varied Environmental Settings in Songjiang, Shanghai: An Analysis of Morpho-Chemical Characteristics
Researchers characterized microplastic pollution and associated microbial communities in rice paddy soils, finding widespread microplastic contamination that correlated with shifts in soil bacterial diversity. Plastic-associated microbial communities differed from bulk soil communities, suggesting microplastics create distinct microbial niches in agricultural environments.
Soil plastisphere interferes with soil bacterial community and their functions in the rhizosphere of pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
Scientists found that microplastics in soil create their own unique microbial communities, called the plastisphere, which can include potential human pathogens and plastic-degrading bacteria. These plastisphere communities interacted with the bacteria around pepper plant roots, potentially affecting plant health and soil function. The study suggests that microplastic contamination in farm soil could change the microbial environment around food crops and possibly introduce harmful bacteria into the food production system.
Influence of soil microplastic contamination on maize (Zea mays) development and microbial dynamics
Researchers grew maize (corn) in soil contaminated with varying amounts of microplastics and found that higher microplastic levels disrupted soil bacteria and fungi, caused leaf damage like yellowing and tissue death, and led to elevated heavy metals in plant tissue above safe limits. The results point to serious risks microplastics pose to crop health, soil ecosystems, and food safety.
Biodegradable microplastics reduce the effectiveness of biofertilizers by altering rhizospheric microecological functions
Researchers found that biodegradable microplastics from PBAT mulch films significantly reduced the growth-promoting effects of biofertilizers on Chinese cabbage, cutting above-ground biomass by up to 53%. The microplastics altered soil enzyme activity, increased organic carbon levels, and reshaped the bacterial communities in the root zone. The study suggests that accumulation of biodegradable plastic residues in agricultural soils could undermine the effectiveness of biofertilizer-based farming strategies.
Impact of Nanoplastic Contamination on Rhizosphere Microbiome and Plant Phenotype
This study examined how nanoplastic contamination affects the rhizosphere microbiome (soil bacteria around plant roots) and plant growth. Nanoplastic exposure altered soil microbial communities and reduced plant growth, suggesting these tiny plastic particles could disrupt the soil ecosystems that support food production.
Deciphering the response of nodule bacteriome homeostasis in the bulk soil-rhizosphere-root-nodule ecosystem to soil microplastic pollution
Researchers examined how polyethylene microplastic contamination in soil affects the bacterial communities associated with legume plant root nodules. They found that microplastic treatments accelerated nodule formation but disrupted the balance of beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the nodules. The study suggests that soil microplastic pollution may interfere with the symbiotic relationship between legume crops and their nitrogen-fixing bacterial partners.
Potential impacts of polyethylene microplastics and heavy metals on Bidens pilosa L. growth: Shifts in root-associated endophyte microbial communities
Researchers found that polyethylene microplastics in soil contaminated with heavy metals significantly stunted plant growth, reducing root length by nearly 49% and increasing harmful reactive oxygen species in plant tissues. The microplastics also shifted the soil's microbial communities toward stress-resistant species, demonstrating how plastic pollution can disrupt the soil ecosystem that supports our food supply.
The microplastics distribution characteristics and their impact on soil physicochemical properties and bacterial communities in food legumes farmland in northern China
Researchers surveyed farmland soil across five provinces in northern China and found microplastic contamination ranging from 1,600 to over 36,000 particles per kilogram of soil. Most of the microplastics were small fibers and fragments, primarily from agricultural plastic film and organic fertilizer use. The study found that microplastic presence altered soil properties and shifted bacterial community composition, suggesting these particles may affect soil health in food-growing regions.
Eco-environmental responses of Eichhornia crassipes rhizobacteria community to co-stress of per(poly)fluoroalkyl substances and microplastics
Researchers studied how the combined presence of microplastics and PFAS chemicals affects the bacterial communities living on water hyacinth roots. They found that these pollutants significantly altered the composition and diversity of root-associated bacteria, with different plastic types and chemical combinations producing distinct microbial shifts. The findings suggest that co-contamination by microplastics and PFAS could disrupt the beneficial microbial communities that aquatic plants depend on for healthy growth.
Microplastic particles alter wheat rhizosphere soil microbial community composition and function
Researchers found that microplastic particles altered wheat rhizosphere soil microbial community composition and function, with different polymer types inducing distinct shifts in bacterial diversity and nutrient cycling processes.
Response strategies of stem/leaves endophyte communities to nano-plastics regulate growth performance of submerged macrophytes.
Nano-polystyrene exposure changed the composition and activity of endophytic bacterial communities in the stems and leaves of aquatic macrophytes, with some endophyte shifts helping plants maintain growth by modulating stress responses, revealing a microbiome-mediated tolerance mechanism.
Mitigating microplastic toxicity: How particle size and degrading bacteria influence Cucumis sativus L. seedlings
Researchers tested how polystyrene microplastics of different sizes affect cucumber seedlings and whether adding plastic-degrading bacteria could reduce the damage. Surprisingly, large microplastic particles actually increased plant height and leaf area, while adding degrading bacteria further improved plant growth and enhanced beneficial soil microbial communities. The study suggests that biological degradation strategies using specialized bacteria could help mitigate microplastic pollution in agricultural settings.
Investigation of Soil-Dwelling Bacterial Community Changes Induced by Microplastic Ex posure Using Amplicon Sequencing
Researchers analyzed soil bacterial community composition after microplastic contamination, finding that different polymer types caused distinct shifts in microbial diversity and functional groups, with implications for soil nutrient cycling and agricultural productivity.
The “neighbor avoidance effect” of microplastics on bacterial and fungal diversity and communities in different soil horizons
Researchers analyzed microbial communities on microplastic surfaces and in surrounding soil from agricultural fields in Beijing, China. They found that microplastics reduced bacterial and fungal diversity on their surfaces compared to nearby soil, while selectively enriching microbes involved in plastic biodegradation and increasing the relative abundance of pathways related to disease.
Polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride microplastics promote soil nitrification and alter the composition of key nitrogen functional bacterial groups
Researchers found that polyethylene and PVC microplastics in soil increased nitrification (a key step in the nitrogen cycle) and changed the composition of nitrogen-processing bacteria. These changes could affect soil fertility and the availability of nutrients for crops. The study highlights how microplastic contamination in agricultural soil may have hidden effects on food production by altering fundamental soil processes.