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ClearEffects of microplastics and combined pollution of polystyrene and di-n-octyl phthalate on photosynthesis of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
Researchers studied how different types of microplastics and a common plastic plasticizer affect photosynthesis in cucumber plants. They found that the combination of polystyrene microplastics and the plasticizer had the most severe impact, reducing chlorophyll production and damaging the photosynthetic machinery. The study suggests that microplastic pollution in agricultural soils, especially combined with chemical additives that leach from plastics, could meaningfully impair crop growth.
Co-exposure of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) decreased the submicron plastic stress in soil–plant system
Researchers exposed lettuce plants to submicron plastic particles combined with DEHP (a common plasticizer found in agricultural films), finding that DEHP surprisingly reduced how much plastic the plants absorbed and lowered oxidative stress markers. This unexpected result suggests that when plastics and their chemical additives are present together in soil — as they typically are — they can counteract each other's harmful effects rather than amplifying them.
Co-exposure of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) decreased the submicron plastic stress in soil–plant system
This study investigated how submicron plastic particles and the plasticizer DEHP interact in soil-lettuce systems, unexpectedly finding that DEHP reduced plastic uptake into lettuce roots and alleviated—rather than exacerbated—the phytotoxic effects of the plastics.
Effects of polyethylene microplastic on the phytotoxicity of di-n-butyl phthalate in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. ramosa Hort)
Researchers investigated how polyethylene microplastics interact with the chemical pollutant di-n-butyl phthalate in lettuce and found that microplastics altered the plant's response to the toxin. The combination reduced photosynthesis, lowered chlorophyll content, and disrupted the plant's antioxidant defenses. The study highlights that microplastics in soil can change how plants respond to other contaminants, potentially compounding environmental harm.
Effect of polyethylene particles on dibutyl phthalate toxicity in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.).
Polyethylene microplastic fragments in soil reduced the uptake of the plasticizer chemical dibutyl phthalate (DBP) into lettuce roots but worsened its inhibitory effects on root growth. The complex interactions between microplastics and co-occurring chemical contaminants like phthalates can alter toxicity in unexpected ways, affecting both plant growth and the safety of food crops.
Revealing the metabolomics and biometrics underlying phytotoxicity mechanisms for polystyrene nanoplastics and dibutyl phthalate in dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Researchers studied how polystyrene nanoplastics and a common plasticizer called dibutyl phthalate affect dandelion plants, both individually and in combination. They found that combined exposure significantly impaired plant growth, triggered oxidative stress, and disrupted key metabolic pathways more severely than either pollutant alone. The study suggests that the co-occurrence of nanoplastics and plastic additives in soil may pose compounding risks to plant health.
Impact of different microplastics polymers and albendazole and pyraclostrobin mix on arugula (Eruca vesicaria) physiology and growth
Researchers exposed arugula plants to conventional (LDPE) and biodegradable (PBAT) microplastics combined with a pesticide-antiparasitic mixture, and found that only the conventional plastic significantly amplified the chemicals' toxicity, reducing plant growth more than either pollutant alone. This shows that conventional microplastics can act as carriers that worsen the effects of agricultural chemicals in soil.
Interactive impacts of heat stress and microplastics contamination on the growth and biochemical response of wheat (Triticum aestivum) and maize (Zea mays) plants
Researchers investigated how heat stress combined with polyethylene microplastic contamination in soil affects wheat and maize growth. They found that the combination significantly reduced plant height, root length, leaf area, and chlorophyll content more than either stressor alone. The findings highlight that microplastic pollution in agricultural soils could worsen the damage already caused by rising temperatures to food crops.
Toxic effects of larger sized polyethylene microplastics on cucumber root secretion and oxidative stress
Hydroponic experiments showed that 25-micrometer polyethylene microplastics inhibit cucumber root growth, reduce chlorophyll and fruit yield, and alter root secretions that affect soil chemistry, with effects intensifying at higher concentrations. The findings demonstrate that even common, large-size microplastics can impair vegetable crop health, raising concerns about food security in microplastic-contaminated soils.
Response of wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv.) to the coexistence of micro-/nanoplastics and phthalate esters alters its growth environment
Researchers studied how wheat responds to co-existing stressors of microplastics and another soil contaminant, finding that combined exposure altered plant growth, physiological parameters, and grain quality compared to single-stressor exposures. The results highlight the importance of testing contaminant mixtures in agricultural soils.
The joint toxicity of polyethylene microplastic and phenanthrene to wheat seedlings
Researchers studied the individual and combined effects of polyethylene microplastics and the pollutant phenanthrene on wheat seedlings grown in soil. They found that microplastics alone caused dose-dependent reductions in plant growth and damaged the photosynthetic system, while the combination with phenanthrene worsened the damage. The study suggests that the co-occurrence of microplastics and organic pollutants in agricultural soils may create compounding negative effects on crop growth.
Effect of co-presence of cadmium or procymidone with microplastic films in soil on lettuce growth
Pot experiments growing lettuce in soil contaminated with cadmium or the fungicide procymidone alongside LDPE or PVC microplastic films found that co-presence of microplastics with chemical contaminants produced subtle but measurable effects on plant growth. This matters because agricultural soils frequently contain both microplastics and chemical pollutants simultaneously, and their combined effects on food crops may differ from what single-contaminant studies would predict.
Polyethylene microplastics enhanced the toxicity of diisobutyl phthalate in saline soil microorganisms
Researchers examined whether polyethylene microplastics alter the toxicity of the plasticizer diisobutyl phthalate (DiBP) on saline soil microorganisms by testing combinations of both pollutants at two concentrations. PE microplastics enhanced DiBP toxicity to soil microbial communities, suggesting that co-contamination of saline agricultural soils poses greater risks than either pollutant alone.
Combined Phytotoxicity of Microplastics andLead on the Growth and Physio-BiochemicalCharacteristics of Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
Researchers grew tobacco plants in soil contaminated with both polyethylene microplastics and lead, finding that the combination caused greater damage to photosynthesis and plant growth than either pollutant alone, while microplastics partially reduced how much lead roots absorbed. The study shows that microplastic and heavy metal co-contamination — increasingly common in agricultural soils — poses compounding risks to crop health.
Multiomics reveals the impact of microplastics and di-n-octyl phthalate on hormone biosynthesis in cucumber
Using multiomics analysis, this study examined how polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride microplastics, and the plasticizer di-n-octyl phthalate disrupt phytohormonal signaling in agricultural plants, revealing that these contaminants interfere with hormone regulation through distinct molecular mechanisms.
Microplastics and Dechlorane Plus co-exposure amplifies their impacts on soybean plant
Researchers examined how microplastics and Dechlorane Plus, a recently banned flame retardant, affect soybean plants when present together in soil. They found that combined exposure caused greater harm than either pollutant alone, altering antioxidant enzyme activity and inhibiting plant growth. The study reveals that the interaction between microplastics and persistent organic pollutants in agricultural soils may amplify risks to crop production and food safety.
Can Rhizosphere Effects Mitigate the Threat from Nanoplastics and Plastic Additives to Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)?
Researchers investigated whether the rhizosphere, the zone of soil around plant roots, can mitigate the combined threats of nanoplastics and the plastic additive DEHP to tomato plants. The study found that while the rhizosphere provided some protective effects against soil contamination, the coexistence of nanoplastics and DEHP actually increased risks to food safety compared to DEHP alone, indicating that plastic pollution compounds the threat from plastic additives.
[Effects of Combined Stress of High Density Polyethylene Microplastics and Chlorimuron-ethyl on Soybean Growth and Rhizosphere Bacterial Community].
Researchers studied the effects of combined stress from high-density polyethylene microplastics and the herbicide chlorimuron-ethyl on soybean growth and physiology. The study found that co-exposure created more severe adverse effects than either pollutant alone, raising concerns about combined plastic and pesticide pollution in agricultural soils.
Physiological response of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) leaves to polystyrene nanoplastics pollution
Researchers exposed cucumber plants to polystyrene nanoplastics of four different sizes and found significant effects on photosynthesis, antioxidant systems, and sugar metabolism in the leaves. Smaller particles tended to reduce chlorophyll and photosynthetic activity, while larger particles triggered stronger oxidative stress responses. The study suggests that nanoplastic contamination in farmland soils could impair crop growth through multiple biochemical pathways.
Effects of microplastics and cadmium on the soil-wheat system as single and combined contaminants
Researchers found that polyethylene and polypropylene microplastics combined with cadmium reduced wheat chlorophyll concentrations and affected soil-plant systems differently depending on pollution levels, revealing complex interaction effects between co-contaminants.
Coupled Effects of Polyethylene Microplastics and Cadmium on Soil–Plant Systems: Impact on Soil Properties and Cadmium Uptake in Lettuce
Researchers studied how polyethylene microplastics interact with cadmium contamination in soil and its effects on lettuce growth. The study found that microplastics combined with cadmium significantly decreased soil quality and that microplastics can alter cadmium uptake in plants, suggesting that co-contamination of agricultural soils with both pollutants may pose compounded risks to food crop safety.
Dynamics of accumulation and multilevel biological effects of various alkyl chain phthalates and microplastics in rye: New insights into individual, physiological, and molecular perspectives
Researchers studied the combined toxicity of three phthalate esters with different alkyl chain lengths and polystyrene microplastics on rye plants, finding that MP presence amplified the phytotoxicity of longer-chain phthalates. The results demonstrate that microplastics can act as carriers that enhance the uptake and toxicity of co-occurring chemical contaminants in crops.
An Impact Of Microplastic And Microplastic + Lead Induced Toxicity On Growth Parameters And Chlorophyll Content Of Tomato Plant: (Comparison Study)
Researchers grew tomato plants in soil spiked with polyethylene microplastics alone and combined with lead nitrate at multiple concentrations to compare their toxicity. Both treatments reduced shoot length, fresh and dry weight, and chlorophyll content in a dose-dependent manner, with the combined microplastic-plus-lead treatment causing more severe harm than either pollutant alone.
Combined Effects of Polyethylene and Bordeaux Mixture on the Soil–Plant System: Phytotoxicity, Copper Accumulation and Changes in Microbial Abundance
Researchers studied the combined effects of polyethylene microplastics and Bordeaux mixture (a copper-based fungicide) on lettuce growth and soil microbes over 28 days. They found that copper treatments affected root and shoot growth, while microplastics alone showed limited effects and may have reduced copper bioavailability. The study suggests that the interaction between agricultural plastics and agrochemical residues creates complex, sometimes offsetting effects on soil-plant systems.