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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Tree Species Composition and Diversity in a Secondary Forest along the Sierra Madre Mountain Range in Central Luzon, Philippines: Implications for the Conservation of Endemic, Native, and Threatened Plants
ClearMangrove diversity and its relationships with environmental conditions in Kuala Bubon Village, West Aceh, Indonesia
Not relevant to microplastics — this is an ecological field study assessing mangrove species diversity and forest structure in Kuala Bubon Village, West Aceh, Indonesia, and correlating species presence with local physical and chemical environmental conditions.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Studies on Plant Endemism during the Period of 1991–2022
This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it is a bibliometric analysis of academic literature on plant endemism and biodiversity conservation from 1991 to 2022.
Synergistic Impact of Complex Topography and Climate Variability on the Loss of Microclimate Heterogeneity in Southeast Asia
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper analyzes how topography and climate variability have driven declining microclimate heterogeneity in Southeast Asia between 1982 and 2017, with implications for regional biodiversity.
Are mangrove ecosystems plastic accumulation zones?
Researchers monitored macroplastic and microplastic pollution across nine mangrove sites on Cebu Island, Philippines, for over a year using paired removal and reference plots, finding that mangrove ecosystems function as significant plastic accumulation zones with differing dynamics between landward and seaward zones.
The need of ecohydrological research in tropical forests for healthy watersheds
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it argues for more ecohydrological research in tropical forests to understand water cycling and watershed health.
Characterization, biological control of Chrysoporthe cubensis and Chrysoporthe deuterocubensis and fungal diversity in Eucalyptus plantations in Malaysia
Not directly relevant to microplastics — this study characterises fungal diversity and stem canker disease in Malaysian Eucalyptus plantations, with no connection to microplastic contamination.
Impact of mangrove forest structure and landscape on macroplastics capture
Researchers surveyed macroplastic accumulation across seven mangrove forests in the Philippines, finding 1.1 items per square meter on average with the highest abundance at landward zones and near river mouths. Mangrove biomass and root structure were positively correlated with plastic capture, confirming that mangrove structural complexity enhances their ability to trap land-derived plastic litter.
Microplastics in Singapore’s coastal mangrove ecosystems
Researchers sampled coastal mangrove ecosystems in Singapore and found microplastics throughout, demonstrating that mangrove habitats accumulate plastic pollution and raising concerns for the organisms that depend on these ecologically important coastal forests.
Microplastic Pollution in Mindanao's Taguibo River Watershed Forest Reserve: Characterization, and Distribution Patterns, and Implications for Freshwater Ecosystem Conservation
This study characterized microplastic pollution in the Taguibo River Watershed in Mindanao, Philippines, detecting particles in water and sediment samples throughout the catchment. The results provide baseline data on microplastic contamination in a tropical river system with limited prior monitoring.
Distribution and retention of microplastics in plantation mangrove forest sediments
Researchers investigated the spatial distribution and retention of microplastics in sediments of plantation mangrove forests, finding that mangrove plantations act as effective sinks for microplastics transported by ocean tides, with particle size and shape influencing where plastics accumulate within the forest structure.
Effects of Three Plantation Coniferous Species on Plant-Soil Feedbacks and Soil Physical and Chemical Properties in Semi-Arid Mountain Ecosystems
This study examined how three different conifer plantation species affect soil physicochemical properties and plant-soil feedback mechanisms in semi-arid mountain ecosystems. It is an ecology and forestry study unrelated to microplastics.
Distribution, characteristics, and human exposure to microplastics in mangroves within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
Researchers mapped microplastic distribution across three mangroves in the Greater Bay Area of southern China, finding concentrations up to 1,600 particles per kilogram with higher levels at forest fringes, and assessed potential human exposure pathways.
Biodiversity in mountain soils above the treeline
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper reviews biodiversity gaps in high-altitude mountain soils, covering microorganisms, fungi, and invertebrates, and identifies major geographic and taxonomic blind spots in soil ecology research, with no connection to plastic pollution.
Beach Forest Communities of San Agustin, Romblon with Notes on Coastal Threats
Researchers surveyed beach forest plant communities across all barangays of San Agustin, Romblon in the Philippines, identifying 38 species and documenting threats including coastal conversion to human settlements, fuelwood harvesting, and climate-driven storm intensification that undermine the protective bio-shield function of beach forests.
Microbial Community and Enzyme Activity of Forest Plantation, Natural Forests, and Agricultural Land in Chilean Coastal Cordillera Soils
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it investigates how converting native forests to plantations and cropland affects soil microbial communities and enzyme activity in Chile.
Effect of forest planting patterns on the formation of soil organic carbon during litter lignocellulose degradation from a microbial perspective
Not relevant to microplastics — this study investigates how different urban forest planting patterns (broadleaf, coniferous, mixed) affect soil organic carbon formation through litter decomposition using metagenomics and metabolomics, without any connection to microplastic pollution.
Systematic review of ecological research in Philippine cities: assessing the present status and charting future directions
This systematic review of 105 ecological studies in Philippine cities found that research is concentrated in Metropolitan Manila and relies heavily on survey questionnaires and remote sensing techniques. The findings highlight gaps in understanding how rapid urbanization in developing countries affects local ecosystems, which is relevant to microplastic pollution since fast-growing cities are major sources of plastic waste.
Effects of Microplastics on Growth Pattern of Pinus massoniana and Schima uperba
Researchers exposed two economically important tree species (Pinus massoniana and Schima superba) to microplastics and found species-specific differences in how woody plants respond to plastic contamination, with effects on growth, photosynthesis, and oxidative stress.
Spatial and vertical distribution of microplastics in mangrove sediment in the southern Philippines
This study mapped microplastic contamination in the sediments of three mangrove forests in Mindanao, Philippines, finding particles at all sites with counts ranging from 83 to 2,250 items per kilogram depending on location. Fragment shapes dominated near one river mouth while fibers dominated at a coastal site, and polypropylene was the most common polymer overall. Microplastic levels and types appeared linked to local economic activity, fishing, and waste management practices. The findings provide baseline data for protecting these ecologically important coastal ecosystems.
Anthropogenic marine debris and its dynamics across peri-urban and urban mangroves on Penang Island, Malaysia
Researchers tracked the accumulation of marine debris in urban and semi-urban mangroves on Penang Island, Malaysia, finding that debris abundance varied with season, tidal patterns, and proximity to urban areas. Mangroves act as debris traps, concentrating plastic waste including microplastics that filter through their root systems.
Abundance and distribution of microplastics in tropical estuarine mangrove areas around Penang, Malaysia
This study documented microplastic pollution in tropical mangrove estuaries around Penang, Malaysia, finding thousands of plastic particles in both water and sediment samples. Concentrations were particularly high near the more urbanized Seberang Perai area, where sediment contained up to 4,000 particles per kilogram. The research highlights that tropical mangroves, which serve as important nursery habitats for marine life, are accumulating significant amounts of microplastic pollution.
Spatial distribution of microplastics in the superficial sediment of a mangrove in Southeast Brazil: A comparison between fringe and basin
Microplastic distribution was compared between fringe and basin mangrove zones in southeastern Brazil, finding that basin forests trapped significantly more microplastics than fringe areas due to lower hydrodynamic energy and greater sediment retention.
What influences microplastic trapping in coastal marshes? Exploring vegetation diversity as a driver of accumulation
This study explored how the diversity of plant species in coastal marshes influences how many microplastics get trapped there, finding that vegetation composition is a meaningful driver of plastic accumulation. Coastal marshes act as natural filters catching plastic before it reaches the open ocean, so understanding what makes them more or less effective has implications for both conservation and plastic pollution management.
Assessment of riverine plastic flux in Pulot River and its tributary in Sofronio Española, Palawan, Philippines
This study assessed the flux of plastic debris flowing through the Pulot River in the Philippines, finding significant quantities of riverine plastic entering the sea from this watershed in Palawan, one of the country's most ecologically important regions.