Publication detail

The Interaction of Microplastics and Microbioplastics with Soil and a Comparison of Their Potential to Spread Pathogens

TROJAN, M. KOUTNÝ, M. BRTNICKÝ, M. HOLÁTKO, J. ZLÁMALOVÁ GARGOŠOVÁ, H. FOJT, J. PROCHÁZKOVÁ, P. KALČÍKOVÁ, G. KUČERÍK, J.

Original Title

The Interaction of Microplastics and Microbioplastics with Soil and a Comparison of Their Potential to Spread Pathogens

Type

journal article in Web of Science

Language

English

Original Abstract

Microplastics contribute to various environmental issues and serve as carriers for a wide range of toxic compounds such as pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and metal ions. Consequently, there is a gradual shift towards replacing them with biodegradable plastics (bioplastics). However, biodegradable plastics require specific conditions for complete biodegradation, and their biodeterioration often leads to the rapid production of smaller fragments, known as microbioplastics. In this review, we summarize selected issues related to the impact of plastic particles on soil properties and the soil microbiome. Findings from numerous studies indicate that both microplastics and microbioplastics induce adverse changes in soil microbiology, potentially increasing the abundance of soil-borne pathogens. Based on these observations, we argue that plastic particles could serve as carriers for colonies of soil-borne pathogens. Furthermore, the use of bioplastics may exacerbate this issue due to their easier and faster formation, increased support for biofilms, and more pronounced adverse effects on soil biota. However, further research is necessary to either substantiate or refute this perspective.

Keywords

microplastics; biodegradation; bioplastics; vectors; pathogen; soil

Authors

TROJAN, M.; KOUTNÝ, M.; BRTNICKÝ, M.; HOLÁTKO, J.; ZLÁMALOVÁ GARGOŠOVÁ, H.; FOJT, J.; PROCHÁZKOVÁ, P.; KALČÍKOVÁ, G.; KUČERÍK, J.

Released

18. 6. 2024

Publisher

MDPI

Location

BASEL

ISBN

2076-3417

Periodical

Applied Sciences - Basel

Year of study

14

Number

11

State

Swiss Confederation

Pages from

1

Pages to

19

Pages count

19

URL

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/11/4643

BibTex

@article{BUT189157,
  author="Marek {Trojan} and Marek {Koutný} and Martin {Brtnický} and Jiří {Holátko} and Helena {Zlámalová Gargošová} and Jakub {Fojt} and Petra {Procházková} and Gabriela {Kalčíková} and Jiří {Kučerík}",
  title="The Interaction of Microplastics and Microbioplastics with Soil and a Comparison of Their Potential to Spread Pathogens",
  journal="Applied Sciences - Basel",
  year="2024",
  volume="14",
  number="11",
  pages="1--19",
  doi="10.3390/app14114643",
  issn="2076-3417",
  url="https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/11/4643"
}