Ecology of the plastisphere
The plastisphere, which comprises the microbial community on plastic debris, rivals that of
the built environment in spanning multiple biomes on Earth. Although human-derived debris …
the built environment in spanning multiple biomes on Earth. Although human-derived debris …
Marine plastic debris: a new surface for microbial colonization
Plastics become rapidly colonized by microbes when released into marine environments.
This microbial community—the Plastisphere—has recently sparked a multitude of scientific …
This microbial community—the Plastisphere—has recently sparked a multitude of scientific …
[HTML][HTML] Plastisphere community assemblage of aquatic environment: plastic-microbe interaction, role in degradation and characterization technologies
It is undeniable that plastics are ubiquitous and a threat to global ecosystems. Plastic waste
is transformed into microplastics (MPs) through physical and chemical disruption processes …
is transformed into microplastics (MPs) through physical and chemical disruption processes …
Life in the “plastisphere”: microbial communities on plastic marine debris
ER Zettler, TJ Mincer… - Environmental science & …, 2013 - ACS Publications
Plastics are the most abundant form of marine debris, with global production rising and
documented impacts in some marine environments, but the influence of plastic on open …
documented impacts in some marine environments, but the influence of plastic on open …
The soil plastisphere
Understanding the effects of plastic pollution in terrestrial ecosystems is a priority in
environmental research. A central aspect of this suite of pollutants is that it entails particles …
environmental research. A central aspect of this suite of pollutants is that it entails particles …
[HTML][HTML] Microbial colonization and degradation of marine microplastics in the plastisphere: A review
Marine microplastic pollution is a growing problem for ecotoxicology that needs to be
resolved. In particular, microplastics may be carriers of “dangerous hitchhikers,” pathogenic …
resolved. In particular, microplastics may be carriers of “dangerous hitchhikers,” pathogenic …
[HTML][HTML] Ecology and risks of the global plastisphere as a newly expanding microbial habitat
Plastic offers a new niche for microorganisms, the plastisphere. The ever-increasing
emission of plastic waste makes it critical to understand the microbial ecology of the …
emission of plastic waste makes it critical to understand the microbial ecology of the …
[HTML][HTML] A multi-OMIC characterisation of biodegradation and microbial community succession within the PET plastisphere
Background Plastics now pollute marine environments across the globe. On entering these
environments, plastics are rapidly colonised by a diverse community of microorganisms …
environments, plastics are rapidly colonised by a diverse community of microorganisms …
Deep-sea plastisphere: long-term colonization by plastic-associated bacterial and archaeal communities in the Southwest Atlantic Ocean
L Agostini, JCF Moreira, AG Bendia, MCP Kmit… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Marine plastic pollution is a global concern because of continuous release into the oceans
over the last several decades. Although recent studies have made efforts to characterize the …
over the last several decades. Although recent studies have made efforts to characterize the …
Plastisphere in freshwaters: An emerging concern
Plastisphere, an ecosystem of microbes thriving on floating plastic debris, has been
extensively studied in marine waters since 2013. Currently, very little is known about the …
extensively studied in marine waters since 2013. Currently, very little is known about the …