Microplastic mediated arsenic toxicity involves differential bioavailability of arsenic and modulated uptake in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Microplastics (MPs) and arsenic (As) commonly co-expose in agricultural systems, posing a significant threat to crop growth. This research investigated the combined effects of polyethylene (PE)/ polylactic acid (PLA) with As on growth characteristics, As accumulation, and microbial communities in tw...

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Main Authors: Yueyi Wu, Chaorui Yan, Jianying Shang, Zhaoyong Zeng, Yuanfeng Huo, Deqiang Li, Yinggang Xu, Xin Xian, Yang Li, Xuesong Gao, Fu Huang, Guangdeng Chen
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Chaorui Yan
Jianying Shang
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Deqiang Li
Yinggang Xu
Xin Xian
Yang Li
Xuesong Gao
Fu Huang
Guangdeng Chen
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Deqiang Li
Yinggang Xu
Xin Xian
Yang Li
Xuesong Gao
Fu Huang
Guangdeng Chen
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description Microplastics (MPs) and arsenic (As) commonly co-expose in agricultural systems, posing a significant threat to crop growth. This research investigated the combined effects of polyethylene (PE)/ polylactic acid (PLA) with As on growth characteristics, As accumulation, and microbial communities in two genotypes of rice. The results showed that MPs with As exhibited antagonistic effects at low As concentrations, while co-exposure with high As concentrations showed synergistic toxicity in two genotypes of rice. The compound toxicity induced by co-exposure to high As-accumulating rice was more severe. And PE exhibited a stronger impact on rice growth, As absorption and translocation, as well as oxidative stress damage compared to PLA. At 30 mg kg−1 As concentration, PE and PLA decreased the As content in rice roots by 61.61–77.65 mg kg−1 and 91.63–98.22 mg kg−1, respectively, Whereas PE and PLA significantly increased the As in roots at high As concentration. Because MPs competed with rice roots for As adsorption, they altered As bioavailability and the iron plaque content under low As exposure, thereby reducing As toxicity to rice. In contrast, co-exposure of MPs with high As caused irreversible damage to the oxidative stress system, with reduced iron plaque and increased in As bioavailability, greatly exacerbate As toxicity to rice. In addition, MPs altered soil enzyme and microbial communities in response to co-exposure. These findings provide critical insights into the comprehensive toxicity of As and MPs (traditional/biodegradable) to the soil-plant system.
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spelling doaj-art-1c9742ca2c614717a5a0a8df72da3f902025-08-20T02:07:38ZengElsevierEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety0147-65132025-07-0130011844810.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.118448Microplastic mediated arsenic toxicity involves differential bioavailability of arsenic and modulated uptake in rice (Oryza sativa L.)Yueyi Wu0Chaorui Yan1Jianying Shang2Zhaoyong Zeng3Yuanfeng Huo4Deqiang Li5Yinggang Xu6Xin Xian7Yang Li8Xuesong Gao9Fu Huang10Guangdeng Chen11College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in North China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, ChinaCollege of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Corresponding author.Microplastics (MPs) and arsenic (As) commonly co-expose in agricultural systems, posing a significant threat to crop growth. This research investigated the combined effects of polyethylene (PE)/ polylactic acid (PLA) with As on growth characteristics, As accumulation, and microbial communities in two genotypes of rice. The results showed that MPs with As exhibited antagonistic effects at low As concentrations, while co-exposure with high As concentrations showed synergistic toxicity in two genotypes of rice. The compound toxicity induced by co-exposure to high As-accumulating rice was more severe. And PE exhibited a stronger impact on rice growth, As absorption and translocation, as well as oxidative stress damage compared to PLA. At 30 mg kg−1 As concentration, PE and PLA decreased the As content in rice roots by 61.61–77.65 mg kg−1 and 91.63–98.22 mg kg−1, respectively, Whereas PE and PLA significantly increased the As in roots at high As concentration. Because MPs competed with rice roots for As adsorption, they altered As bioavailability and the iron plaque content under low As exposure, thereby reducing As toxicity to rice. In contrast, co-exposure of MPs with high As caused irreversible damage to the oxidative stress system, with reduced iron plaque and increased in As bioavailability, greatly exacerbate As toxicity to rice. In addition, MPs altered soil enzyme and microbial communities in response to co-exposure. These findings provide critical insights into the comprehensive toxicity of As and MPs (traditional/biodegradable) to the soil-plant system.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651325007882RiceMicroplasticArsenicUptakeAccumulation
spellingShingle Yueyi Wu
Chaorui Yan
Jianying Shang
Zhaoyong Zeng
Yuanfeng Huo
Deqiang Li
Yinggang Xu
Xin Xian
Yang Li
Xuesong Gao
Fu Huang
Guangdeng Chen
Microplastic mediated arsenic toxicity involves differential bioavailability of arsenic and modulated uptake in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Rice
Microplastic
Arsenic
Uptake
Accumulation
title Microplastic mediated arsenic toxicity involves differential bioavailability of arsenic and modulated uptake in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
title_full Microplastic mediated arsenic toxicity involves differential bioavailability of arsenic and modulated uptake in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
title_fullStr Microplastic mediated arsenic toxicity involves differential bioavailability of arsenic and modulated uptake in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
title_full_unstemmed Microplastic mediated arsenic toxicity involves differential bioavailability of arsenic and modulated uptake in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
title_short Microplastic mediated arsenic toxicity involves differential bioavailability of arsenic and modulated uptake in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
title_sort microplastic mediated arsenic toxicity involves differential bioavailability of arsenic and modulated uptake in rice oryza sativa l
topic Rice
Microplastic
Arsenic
Uptake
Accumulation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651325007882
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