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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
URL
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/11/4643
Full text in the Digital Library
http://hdl.handle.net/11012/249465
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" }