Micro/nanoplastics: a potential threat to crops

The distribution of micro/nanoplastics in soil and water environments is a potential agricultural threat. Since micro/nanoplastics are a new and highly concerning contaminant, in recent years research on micro/nanoplastics has rapidly increased. Here, we review recent scientific papers on micro/nano...

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Main Authors: Lulu Sun, Xiaoyun Wang, Hanqing Zhao, Zhenyu Wang, Yifan Zhao, Huang Huang, Rui Yang, Shaohui Wang, Wenchao Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Maximum Academic Press 2023-01-01
Series:Vegetable Research
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Online Access:https://www.maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/VR-2023-0018
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Summary:The distribution of micro/nanoplastics in soil and water environments is a potential agricultural threat. Since micro/nanoplastics are a new and highly concerning contaminant, in recent years research on micro/nanoplastics has rapidly increased. Here, we review recent scientific papers on micro/nanoplastics in agricultural systems, including micro/nanoplastic sources, microplastic adsorption, nanoplastic absorption, micro/nanoplastic effects on crops, and micro/nanoplastic detection and removal methods. There is very little information available concerning nanoplastic transport in planta; therefore, more research is needed to gain a better understanding of how micro/nanoplastic particles are transported. We also discuss the accumulation of micro/nanoplastics in crops as a potential threat to food safety. Finally, we propose future micro/nanoplastic research directions.
ISSN:2769-0520