Plastic particles of less than 5 mm size, referred as microplastics, have recently become a
major environmental issue. While microplastics are well known in marine and lake systems …

Microplastics (MPs) are widespread in natural ecosystems and have attracted considerable
attention from scientists all over the world because they are believed to threaten every life …

Microplastics may enter the soil in a wide range of shapes and polymers. However, little is
known about the effects that microplastics of different shapes, polymers, and concentration …

Plastic residues have become a serious environmental problem in areas where agricultural
plastic film are used intensively. Although numerous of studies have been done to assess its …

The abundant and widespread presence of particulate plastics in the environment is
considered an area of increasing environmental, animal and human health concern. Despite …

Microplastics, as an emerging contaminant, have been shown to threaten the sustainability
of ecosystems, and there is also concern about human exposure, as microplastic particles …

Microplastics are of concern due to their potential environmental risks. This research aims to
find the effect of land use (agriculture, urban, and aquaculture) and population density on …

Environmental problems caused by plastic pollution in terrestrial systems have received
increasing attention, especially the issues related to micro‐and nanoplastics. Soils are a …

The emerging issue of microplastic pollution of agricultural soils derives from the intensive
utilization of plastic mulching film. Although surface runoff may transport microplastic off-site …

Plastic products in plant production and protection help farmers increase crop production,
enhance food quality, and reduce global water use and their environmental footprint …