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ClearBamboo charcoal affects soil properties and bacterial community in tea plantations
Researchers found that bamboo charcoal application improved soil physicochemical properties and shifted bacterial community structure in tea plantations, with optimal effects observed at specific application rates that enhanced enzyme activity.
Particle Size Distribution and Depth to Bedrock of Chinese Cultivated Soils: Implications for Soil Classification and Management
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it characterises particle size distribution and depth to bedrock in Chinese agricultural soils to inform soil classification and land management.
Bamboo for producing charcoal and biochar for versatile applications
Researchers reviewed the properties of bamboo-derived charcoal and biochar produced through pyrolysis, finding that bamboo charcoal offers four times the absorption rate of regular charcoal and highlighting its potential as a sustainable solution for plastic waste management and a wide range of environmental remediation applications.
Effect of Grazing and Mowing on SoilPhysiochemical Properties in a Semi-AridGrassland of Northeast China
This paper is not about microplastics; it is a soil science study comparing the effects of grazing versus mowing on soil moisture, bulk density, electrical conductivity, pH, and nutrient concentrations in a semi-arid grassland in northeast China.
Effects of microbial cultures on bacterial communities in the roots of Phyllostachys edulis
Researchers investigated the effects of applying endophytic bacterial cultures isolated from Phyllostachys edulis on bacterial communities in bamboo root systems and rhizosphere, as well as on soil chemical properties. Seven root samples were collected from experimental plots treated with a mixed culture of four bacteria, revealing how microbial inoculants reshape root-associated microbial communities.
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.
Soil quality/health indicators in a disturbed ecosystem in southern Ecuador
This study assessed soil quality in a buffer zone of a national park in Ecuador where land use changes have threatened food security and ecosystem health. It provides baseline data for ecosystems increasingly affected by agricultural expansion and associated pollution.
A 10-Year Monitoring of Soil Properties Dynamics and Soil Fertility Evaluation in Chinese Hickory Plantation Regions of Southeastern China
A 10-year soil monitoring study in Chinese hickory plantations found that intensive agricultural management caused significant changes in soil chemistry and fertility over time. While not directly about microplastics, understanding soil health in managed agricultural landscapes is relevant to assessing microplastic accumulation in farmland soils.
Spatio‐Temporal Variation of Soil Microplastics as Emerging Contamination After Application of Organic Mulching in Phyllostachys violascens Forests
Researchers investigated microplastic contamination in Phyllostachys violascens bamboo forest soils under different urban proximity conditions and mulching durations, analysing MP abundance, morphology, and polymer composition across three soil depths and assessing ecological risk. They found MP abundance varied significantly with urban proximity and mulching duration, with vertical distribution showing an initial increase followed by decline with depth, and ecological risk indices indicating moderate-to-high concern in mulched stands.
A 10-year monitoring of soil properties dynamics and soil fertility evaluation in Chinese hickory plantation regions of southeastern China
Researchers monitored soil properties in Chinese hickory plantations over 10 years, finding significant increases in soil pH and organic carbon but decreases in available nitrogen, with spatial variation influenced by management practices and topography.
Artificially remediated plants impact soil physiochemical properties along the riparian zones of the three gorges dam in China
Researchers examined how artificially remediated riparian plants affect soil physicochemical properties along river banks, finding that planted vegetation altered soil organic matter, nutrient cycling, and microbial activity compared to naturally vegetated zones. The study assessed whether artificial revegetation can restore ecological functions in degraded riparian ecosystems.
Evaluation of Climatic and Anthropogenic Impactson Phytosociological Aspects and ConservationStatus of Native Flora in One of Protected andUnprotected Habitats of Cholistan Desert, Pakistan
Researchers evaluated the long-term effects of anthropogenic activities, climate variability, edaphic conditions, and seasonal variations on the floristic and ecological status of protected and unprotected habitats in the Cholistan Desert, Pakistan. The study found that protected biodiversity reserve sites maintained greater plant species richness and conservation status compared to unprotected areas exposed to grazing and human disturbance.
Microplastics Can Change Soil Properties and Affect Plant Performance
Researchers tested six different types of microplastics in soil and found that they altered key soil properties including water-holding capacity, bulk density, and microbial activity. These changes in soil structure had cascading effects on plant growth, with some microplastic types reducing above-ground biomass. The study demonstrates that microplastics can fundamentally change how soil functions, with consequences for plant health and ecosystem stability.
Distribution characteristics of soil microplastics and their impact on soil physicochemical properties in agricultural areas of the North China plain
Microplastics are accumulating across agricultural soils of the North China Plain, with this study finding moderate-to-low abundance across multiple land use types and detecting that plastic particles affect soil texture, bulk density, and water-holding capacity. Altered soil physical properties from microplastic contamination could impair crop growth and soil fertility over time, with implications for food security.
Enhancement of Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal Pollution Using an Intercropping System in Moso Bamboo Forests: Characteristics of Soil Organic Matter and Bacterial Communities
Researchers studied how intercropping systems in moso bamboo forests can enhance phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils. The study found that different planting patterns significantly affected soil organic matter characteristics and bacterial community composition, suggesting that intercropping may improve remediation outcomes compared to monocropping.
The effect of microplastics on the variability of functional parameters of available water in loessial soils
Researchers examined how different weights of microplastics affect water holding capacity and other functional water parameters in loessial soils of varying textures, finding that soil microplastic content alters water availability in ways relevant to sustainable soil ecosystem management.
Multifunctional applications of bamboo crop beyond environmental management: an Indian prospective
This review explores multifunctional applications of bamboo in India, covering its roles in bioenergy production, environmental pollution mitigation, and sustainable development beyond traditional uses.
Geotechnical changes of Thypha domingensis fiber-derived geotextile under degradation due to climatic variables
Researchers assessed the geotechnical performance and degradation resistance of a geotextile made from Typha domingensis plant fiber, examining whether lignin-based coatings and composite modifications can extend its durability for soil bioengineering applications.
Determinants of environmental changes in human-modified ecosystems: Effects of plastics on moisture gradients, nutrients, and clay properties
Researchers examined how plastic pollution affects soil properties in human-modified ecosystems through field experiments in China and Rwanda, combined with laboratory tests on clay mixed with PET microplastics. They found that microplastics altered the structural properties of natural clay, decreasing moisture content while increasing density and load-bearing capacity. The study suggests that plastic accumulation in soils can fundamentally change moisture gradients, nutrient availability, and physical soil characteristics.
Effects of waste slag soil reconstruction on the growth of Elymus nutans and microbial diversity in the western Sichuan Plateau
Researchers examined how mixing railway engineering waste slag with subgrade, guest, and reclaimed soils in 15 different volume ratios affected the growth of Elymus nutans grass and soil microbial diversity on the western Sichuan Plateau, finding that a 25% waste slag and 75% subgrade soil combination performed best across two growing seasons.
The Relationships between Root Traits and the Soil Erodibility of Farmland Shelterbelts in the Bashang Region of China
Researchers investigated how root morphological and architectural traits of two tree shelterbelts and two shrub shelterbelts in the Bashang region of China influence soil erodibility by wind, measuring dry aggregate stability, soil organic matter, and shearing resistance. They found that shrub species with higher root surface area and root length density produced better soil aggregate stability and resistance to wind erosion than tree species, highlighting the importance of root traits in shelterbelt design.
Spatial distribution characteristics and pollution evaluation of soil heavy metals in Wulongdong National Forest Park
Researchers investigated the spatial distribution and pollution levels of seven heavy metals in soils across Wulongdong National Forest Park at different altitudes and slope orientations. The study found that while most heavy metal concentrations were near natural background levels, certain elements showed localized enrichment, highlighting the importance of monitoring even protected natural areas.
Subsurface transport and environmental risks of microplastic pollution: influence of land use and seasonal variability
Researchers systematically investigated how microplastics move vertically through soil across five different land use types during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. Dumpsites had the highest microplastic concentrations at nearly 40,000 particles per kilogram, while woodlands had the lowest at around 500 particles per kilogram. The study found that smaller microplastics traveled deeper into soil, especially after monsoon rains, and that land use type significantly influenced both the amount and composition of microplastic contamination.
Effects of Different Landscape Greening Pest Control Modes on Carbon Storage and Soil Physicochemical Properties
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research; it examines how different pest control methods used in urban landscape greening affect soil carbon storage and physicochemical properties in Beijing, with no connection to plastic pollution.