Quantification and Analysis of Microplastics in Farmland Soils: Characterization, Sources, and Pathways

Quantification and Analysis of Microplastics in Farmland Soils: Characterization, Sources, and Pathways

While microplastics (MPs) have been identified extensively in aquatic ecosystems, their presence remains largely unexplored in soil ecosystems. Considering the potential effect of MPs on soil biodiversity and function, the present study investigated and analyzed the abundance and characteristics of...

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Main Authors: Hoda Fakour, Shang-Lien Lo, Nathan Thadeo Yoashi, Angelbetter Marselian Massao, Nelson Naboth Lema, Fezile Bethusile Mkhontfo, Patrick Chris Jomalema, Nasra Shabani Jumanne, Bright Hubert Mbuya, James Travor Mtweve, Moslem Imani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
microplastics
farmland
soil
polyethylene
fibers
fragments
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/4/330

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