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20 resultsShowing papers similar to Macroinvertebrados aquáticos em sistemas de cultivo de arroz: Um estudo cienciométrico como síntese do conhecimento
ClearIn-Depth Insights into the Complex Interplay Between Microbial Diversity, Ecological Functionality, and Soil Health in Rice Agroecosystems
This review paper summarizes existing research on tiny organisms (microbes) that live in rice paddies and how they affect the rice we eat. Scientists found that these microbes play important roles in rice farming - they help break down plant waste, control harmful gases like methane, and can influence whether rice contains dangerous toxins or beneficial nutrients. The research suggests that farmers could manage these microbes better to grow healthier rice while protecting the environment, but more studies are needed to make this practical.
Forrageando no Antropoceno: explorando as dinâmicas de reservatórios e poluição plástica em organismos de água doce.
This systematic review examines how reservoir construction and plastic pollution affect freshwater organisms. It highlights that microplastic contamination in freshwater ecosystems threatens the organisms that make up food chains, with potential consequences for the safety of drinking water and freshwater food sources.
Using aquatic insects as indicators of microplastic pollution in rice field ecosystems
Researchers used aquatic insect communities as bioindicators of microplastic pollution in rice field ecosystems, comparing insect diversity and abundance across fields with different levels of plastic contamination. Insect assemblages responded sensitively to microplastic loads, demonstrating their potential as low-cost monitoring tools.
Identifikasi Kelimpahan Dan Karakteristik Fisik Mikroplastik Pada Air Irigasi Sawah Sekitar TPA
This study identified and characterized microplastics in irrigation water from rice fields in Indonesia, documenting the types, sizes, and abundance of MP particles entering agricultural systems through irrigation water and highlighting potential risks to food safety.
Fate of nano/microplastics and associated toxic pollutants in paddy ecosystems: Current knowledge and future perspectives
Researchers reviewed how micro- and nanoplastics enter rice paddies through irrigation, mulch films, and atmospheric deposition, then harm soil health and rice plant growth by disrupting nutrient cycles and increasing oxidative stress. Their findings are especially significant because rice feeds more than half the world's population, yet research on plastic contamination in paddy systems remains very limited.
The Invisible Threat: A Review of Microplastics in Freshwater Systems, Including Their Presence in Water, Sediment, and Aquatic Insects
This review examines the sources, spatial distributions, and ecological effects of microplastics in freshwater systems — including water, sediments, and aquatic insects — synthesizing evidence on their pervasive contamination and biological impacts across freshwater environments globally.
Descriptive Mappings of Global‐Related Research Studies on Invertebrates in the Context of Agriculture
A bibliometric analysis using the Web of Science database examined research publications on invertebrates and agriculture from 1991 to 2022, identifying trends, key research topics, and gaps in the literature. The study provided a descriptive mapping of how invertebrate-agriculture research has evolved and expanded over three decades.
Microplásticos en cuerpos de agua continentales: impacto y estrategias de mitigación desde la perspectiva de la ingeniería agroindustrial
This review analyzes microplastic contamination in continental freshwater bodies from an agroindustrial engineering perspective. Researchers examined the sources, impacts, and potential mitigation strategies for microplastic pollution in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. The study highlights that agricultural practices are a significant but often overlooked contributor to freshwater microplastic pollution, and calls for integrated engineering approaches to address the problem.
Quantification and analysis of emerging threats studies on freshwater zooplankton (Copepoda, Cladocera and Rotifera) in Brazil from 2014 to 2023
Researchers quantified and analysed the research literature on emerging threats to freshwater zooplankton including Copepoda, Cladocera, and Rotifera, mapping the scope and geographic distribution of studies examining stressors such as microplastics, chemicals, and climate change on these ecologically critical invertebrate groups.
Microplastic accumulation in benthic macroinvertebrates is widespread, regardless of the river ecological status
A broad survey of freshwater benthic macroinvertebrates across multiple rivers found that microplastic accumulation was widespread regardless of local urban development levels, suggesting that factors beyond proximity to urban areas—such as river hydrology and upstream sources—drive MP exposure in freshwater invertebrates.
The ecotoxicological impact of microplastics on freshwater invertebrates
This review summarizes the ecotoxicological effects of microplastics on freshwater invertebrates, finding evidence of harm including reduced feeding, growth, and reproduction across multiple species. Because invertebrates are key links in food webs, these effects could have broader consequences for freshwater ecosystems.
Effects of Irrigation Water Sources on Soil Fertility, Heavy Metal Accumulation in both Soil and Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Scientists found that rice grown with sewage water contains higher levels of heavy metals like cadmium, which can be harmful if eaten regularly. While this wastewater helps crops grow better by adding nutrients to soil, the toxic metals that build up in the rice could pose health risks to people who eat it. This research shows we need better monitoring of crops grown with recycled wastewater to keep our food supply safe.
A bibliometric analysis of research on terrestrial isopods
A bibliometric analysis of 70 years of terrestrial isopod research revealed that the field has expanded from basic taxonomy to applied topics including ecotoxicology and the use of isopods as bioindicators of soil pollution. Isopods are increasingly studied for their responses to plastic and chemical contamination. The review highlights how fundamental invertebrate research can generate practical tools for environmental monitoring.
Impacts of Anthropogenic Activities on the Benthic Macroinvertebrate Assemblages During the Wet Season in Kipsinende River, Kenya
A study of River Kipsinende in Kenya found that anthropogenic activities including farming and urban discharge negatively impacted benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages across three river sections, reducing biodiversity and altering community composition during the wet season.
The effect of microplastic pollution on rice growth, paddy soil properties, and greenhouse gas emissions: A global meta-analysis
This global meta-analysis of 40 studies found that microplastics reduce rice biomass by inducing oxidative stress and inhibiting photosynthesis, while depleting soil nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic carbon. Microplastics also stimulate nitrous oxide emissions from paddy soils, posing a dual threat to food security and climate through impaired rice production and increased greenhouse gas output.
Microplastics a Hidden Threat in our Food and Water Supply
Researchers reviewed how microplastics — tiny plastic fragments under 5 mm — enter ecosystems through runoff, wastewater, and air, and accumulate in both aquatic and land organisms, threatening biodiversity and human health through the food chain. The review also highlights monitoring technologies and the importance of strong governance to address this growing global contamination problem.
How microplastics influence the health and microbiota of aquatic invertebrates: A review
This review examines how microplastics affect the health and microbiota of aquatic invertebrates, an area that has received less attention than fish studies. Researchers summarize evidence showing that microplastics cause toxicity at biological and molecular levels, alter microbial communities associated with invertebrate hosts, and interact with climate change and other pollutants to produce combined effects. The study highlights significant knowledge gaps and proposes future research directions for understanding microplastic impacts on aquatic ecosystems.
[Meta-analysis of the Occurrence Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Microplastics in Agricultural Soil in China].
This meta-analysis pooled data from studies across China to assess microplastic pollution in agricultural soil. The research found that microplastic levels vary by region and are influenced by factors like temperature, precipitation, and farming practices. Since agricultural soil is where food crops grow, understanding microplastic contamination in farmland is directly relevant to food safety and human health.
Effects of Rice–Frog Co-Cropping on the Soil Microbial Community Structure in Reclaimed Paddy Fields
This study tested whether raising frogs alongside rice in reclaimed farmland could improve soil health. Researchers found that rice-frog co-cropping significantly increased soil nutrients and microbial diversity compared to growing rice alone, suggesting this integrated farming approach could help restore the productivity of reclaimed agricultural land.
Ecological and physiological risks of micro- and nanoplastics in rice agroecosystems: Challenges and engineering-based mitigation approaches
Researchers reviewed how micro- and nanoplastics harm rice — a staple crop feeding billions — by disrupting root growth, reducing photosynthesis, altering soil microbes, and making heavy metals more available to plants. The review proposes that ecological engineering strategies like microbial bioremediation and organic soil amendments could help protect agricultural land from plastic contamination.