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Area of Science:

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  • Soil Science
  • Microbiology

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  • Microplastics (MPs) are pervasive in soils, altering physicochemical properties and microbial composition.
  • Limited understanding exists on how different MP types influence soil microbial assembly and ecological interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of three distinct microplastic types (HDPE, PS, PLA) on soil properties and microbial communities (bacteria and eukaryotes) under planted and unplanted conditions.
  • To analyze changes in microbial community assembly, co-occurrence networks, and plant growth in response to microplastic contamination.

Main Methods:

  • Application of HDPE, PS, and PLA microplastics (100 μm, 2% dose) to soils with and without Pennisetum alopecuroides.
  • Assessment of plant growth, soil physicochemical properties, bacterial and eukaryotic microbial communities, and network analysis.

Main Results:

  • Microplastic effects on soil properties were polymer-dependent and influenced by P. alopecuroides presence.
  • Microplastics enriched nitrogen-cycling bacteria and eukaryotic pathogens, altering microbial assembly processes.
  • Microplastic addition increased bacterial network complexity but had minimal effect on eukaryotic networks; HDPE was most detrimental to plant growth.

Conclusions:

  • Microplastic contamination significantly alters soil microbial community structure, function, and ecological interactions.
  • The type of microplastic and plant presence are critical factors modulating these impacts.
  • Findings enhance understanding of microplastic-induced ecological risks in terrestrial ecosystems.