The effect of micro-plastics on the growth and development of Eisenia fetida (Savingy, 1826) in vermiculture
The effect of different concentrations of e-waste plastic (acrylonitrilebutadiene styrene) in vermiculture on the growth and development of the compost earthworm E. fetida was studied. It was shown that at low concentrations of microplastics (1%) in vermiculture, earthworms practically do not reduce...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Altai State University
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Acta Biologica Sibirica |
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| Online Access: | http://journal.asu.ru/biol/article/view/16775 |
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| Summary: | The effect of different concentrations of e-waste plastic (acrylonitrilebutadiene styrene) in vermiculture on the growth and development of the compost earthworm E. fetida was studied. It was shown that at low concentrations of microplastics (1%) in vermiculture, earthworms practically do not reduce their growth and development indicators, while with an increase in the plastic concentration to 5–10%, the number of cocoons and juveniles decreases, and the growth of earthworm biomass slows down. Avoidance of the substrate and death of worms are not observed even with a relatively high (10%) proportion of plastic in the composted mixture. |
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| ISSN: | 2412-1908 |