Nanoplastics and Microplastics in Agricultural Systems: Effects on Plants and Implications for Human Consumption
Nanoplastics and microplastics in agricultural systems have raised significant concerns due to their effects on plant health and potential risks to human consumption. This review examined these pollutants’ origins, behavior, and impacts in agricultural environments, emphasizing their primary contami...
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| author | Tarcisio Wolff Leal Gabriel Tochetto Sayonara Vanessa de Medeiros Lima Patricia Viera de Oliveira Henrico Junior Schossler Carlos Rafael Silva de Oliveira Afonso Henrique da Silva Júnior |
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| description | Nanoplastics and microplastics in agricultural systems have raised significant concerns due to their effects on plant health and potential risks to human consumption. This review examined these pollutants’ origins, behavior, and impacts in agricultural environments, emphasizing their primary contamination pathways, such as irrigation, plastic mulching, and sewage sludge application. It explored the transport, accumulation, and interactions of these particles in the soil, including their ability to adsorb other contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals. The effects on plant physiology and potential toxicity were highlighted, along with the implications for food quality and safety. Chronic exposure to these pollutants through the food chain posed notable health concerns for humans, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this issue. Research gaps, such as the toxicokinetics of nanoplastics and microplastics in plants and humans, were identified, underscoring the need for further investigation. The review also presented mitigation strategies, including improved waste management and the development of sustainable agricultural practices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-955c0b217bf64d98b4d51d4b679b4c722025-08-20T03:27:21ZengMDPI AGMicroplastics2673-89292025-04-01421610.3390/microplastics4020016Nanoplastics and Microplastics in Agricultural Systems: Effects on Plants and Implications for Human ConsumptionTarcisio Wolff Leal0Gabriel Tochetto1Sayonara Vanessa de Medeiros Lima2Patricia Viera de Oliveira3Henrico Junior Schossler4Carlos Rafael Silva de Oliveira5Afonso Henrique da Silva Júnior6Department of Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba 81530-000, PR, BrazilDepartment of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, BrazilDepartment of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, BrazilDepartment of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, BrazilDepartment of Energy and Sustainability, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Araranguá 88905-120, SC, BrazilDepartment of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, BrazilDepartment of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, BrazilNanoplastics and microplastics in agricultural systems have raised significant concerns due to their effects on plant health and potential risks to human consumption. This review examined these pollutants’ origins, behavior, and impacts in agricultural environments, emphasizing their primary contamination pathways, such as irrigation, plastic mulching, and sewage sludge application. It explored the transport, accumulation, and interactions of these particles in the soil, including their ability to adsorb other contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals. The effects on plant physiology and potential toxicity were highlighted, along with the implications for food quality and safety. Chronic exposure to these pollutants through the food chain posed notable health concerns for humans, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this issue. Research gaps, such as the toxicokinetics of nanoplastics and microplastics in plants and humans, were identified, underscoring the need for further investigation. The review also presented mitigation strategies, including improved waste management and the development of sustainable agricultural practices.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8929/4/2/16environmental impactplastic pollutionsoil ecosystemsfood safety |
| spellingShingle | Tarcisio Wolff Leal Gabriel Tochetto Sayonara Vanessa de Medeiros Lima Patricia Viera de Oliveira Henrico Junior Schossler Carlos Rafael Silva de Oliveira Afonso Henrique da Silva Júnior Nanoplastics and Microplastics in Agricultural Systems: Effects on Plants and Implications for Human Consumption Microplastics environmental impact plastic pollution soil ecosystems food safety |
| title | Nanoplastics and Microplastics in Agricultural Systems: Effects on Plants and Implications for Human Consumption |
| title_full | Nanoplastics and Microplastics in Agricultural Systems: Effects on Plants and Implications for Human Consumption |
| title_fullStr | Nanoplastics and Microplastics in Agricultural Systems: Effects on Plants and Implications for Human Consumption |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nanoplastics and Microplastics in Agricultural Systems: Effects on Plants and Implications for Human Consumption |
| title_short | Nanoplastics and Microplastics in Agricultural Systems: Effects on Plants and Implications for Human Consumption |
| title_sort | nanoplastics and microplastics in agricultural systems effects on plants and implications for human consumption |
| topic | environmental impact plastic pollution soil ecosystems food safety |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8929/4/2/16 |
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