Unveiling the mechanism of micro-and-nano plastic phytotoxicity on terrestrial plants: A comprehensive review of omics approaches
Micro-and-nano plastics (MNPs) are pervasive in terrestrial ecosystems and represent an increasing threat to plant health; however, the mechanisms underlying their phytotoxicity remain inadequately understood. MNPs can infiltrate plants through roots or leaves, causing a range of toxic effects, incl...
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| author | Asad Jamil Ambreen Ahmad Muhammad Moeen-ud-din Yihao Zhang Yuxuan Zhao Xiaochen Chen Xiaoyu Cui Yindong Tong Xianhua Liu |
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| description | Micro-and-nano plastics (MNPs) are pervasive in terrestrial ecosystems and represent an increasing threat to plant health; however, the mechanisms underlying their phytotoxicity remain inadequately understood. MNPs can infiltrate plants through roots or leaves, causing a range of toxic effects, including inhibiting water and nutrient uptake, reducing seed germination rates, and impeding photosynthesis, resulting in oxidative damage within the plant system. The effects of MNPs are complex and influenced by various factors including size, shape, functional groups, and concentration. Recent advancements in omics technologies such as proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and microbiomics, coupled with emerging technologies like 4D omics, phenomics, spatial transcriptomics, and single-cell omics, offer unprecedented insight into the physiological, molecular, and cellular responses of terrestrial plants to MNPs exposure. This literature review synthesizes current findings regarding MNPs-induced phytotoxicity, emphasizing alterations in gene expression, protein synthesis, metabolic pathways, and physiological disruptions as revealed through omics analyses. We summarize how MNPs interact with plant cellular structures, disrupt metabolic processes, and induce oxidative stress, ultimately affecting plant growth and productivity. Furthermore, we have identified critical knowledge gaps and proposed future research directions, highlighting the necessity for integrative omics studies to elucidate the complex pathways of MNPs toxicity in terrestrial plants. In conclusion, this review underscores the potential of omics approaches to elucidate the mechanisms of MNPs-phytotoxicity and to develop strategies for mitigating the environmental impact of MNPs on plant health. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e5c9330a5b2748a58865bce7e0f383da2025-01-24T04:44:15ZengElsevierEnvironment International0160-41202025-01-01195109257Unveiling the mechanism of micro-and-nano plastic phytotoxicity on terrestrial plants: A comprehensive review of omics approachesAsad Jamil0Ambreen Ahmad1Muhammad Moeen-ud-din2Yihao Zhang3Yuxuan Zhao4Xiaochen Chen5Xiaoyu Cui6Yindong Tong7Xianhua Liu8School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, ChinaSchool of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, ChinaSchool of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, ChinaSchool of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, ChinaSchool of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, ChinaCollege of Environment and Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, ChinaSchool of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, ChinaSchool of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, China; School of Ecology and Environment, Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China; Corresponding authors.School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, China; Corresponding authors.Micro-and-nano plastics (MNPs) are pervasive in terrestrial ecosystems and represent an increasing threat to plant health; however, the mechanisms underlying their phytotoxicity remain inadequately understood. MNPs can infiltrate plants through roots or leaves, causing a range of toxic effects, including inhibiting water and nutrient uptake, reducing seed germination rates, and impeding photosynthesis, resulting in oxidative damage within the plant system. The effects of MNPs are complex and influenced by various factors including size, shape, functional groups, and concentration. Recent advancements in omics technologies such as proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and microbiomics, coupled with emerging technologies like 4D omics, phenomics, spatial transcriptomics, and single-cell omics, offer unprecedented insight into the physiological, molecular, and cellular responses of terrestrial plants to MNPs exposure. This literature review synthesizes current findings regarding MNPs-induced phytotoxicity, emphasizing alterations in gene expression, protein synthesis, metabolic pathways, and physiological disruptions as revealed through omics analyses. We summarize how MNPs interact with plant cellular structures, disrupt metabolic processes, and induce oxidative stress, ultimately affecting plant growth and productivity. Furthermore, we have identified critical knowledge gaps and proposed future research directions, highlighting the necessity for integrative omics studies to elucidate the complex pathways of MNPs toxicity in terrestrial plants. In conclusion, this review underscores the potential of omics approaches to elucidate the mechanisms of MNPs-phytotoxicity and to develop strategies for mitigating the environmental impact of MNPs on plant health.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016041202500008XMicroplasticsNanoplasticsPhytotoxicityProteomicsMetabolomicsTranscriptomics |
| spellingShingle | Asad Jamil Ambreen Ahmad Muhammad Moeen-ud-din Yihao Zhang Yuxuan Zhao Xiaochen Chen Xiaoyu Cui Yindong Tong Xianhua Liu Unveiling the mechanism of micro-and-nano plastic phytotoxicity on terrestrial plants: A comprehensive review of omics approaches Environment International Microplastics Nanoplastics Phytotoxicity Proteomics Metabolomics Transcriptomics |
| title | Unveiling the mechanism of micro-and-nano plastic phytotoxicity on terrestrial plants: A comprehensive review of omics approaches |
| title_full | Unveiling the mechanism of micro-and-nano plastic phytotoxicity on terrestrial plants: A comprehensive review of omics approaches |
| title_fullStr | Unveiling the mechanism of micro-and-nano plastic phytotoxicity on terrestrial plants: A comprehensive review of omics approaches |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unveiling the mechanism of micro-and-nano plastic phytotoxicity on terrestrial plants: A comprehensive review of omics approaches |
| title_short | Unveiling the mechanism of micro-and-nano plastic phytotoxicity on terrestrial plants: A comprehensive review of omics approaches |
| title_sort | unveiling the mechanism of micro and nano plastic phytotoxicity on terrestrial plants a comprehensive review of omics approaches |
| topic | Microplastics Nanoplastics Phytotoxicity Proteomics Metabolomics Transcriptomics |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016041202500008X |
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