Invisible Pollutants: How Microplastics Are Transforming Soil Ecosystem
Rohit Kumar, PhD Scholar, Department of Soil Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar, India 08 July 2026, New
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Microplastic in Agriculture
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Microplastic in Agriculture covers the latest news, scientific research, environmental studies, policy developments, and technological innovations related to the presence and impact of microplastics in agricultural systems. Stay informed on soil health, food safety, sustainable farming, plastic pollution, regenerative agriculture, climate resilience, crop productivity, environmental sustainability, and agricultural policy.
Microplastics—plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters—are increasingly being detected in agricultural soils, irrigation water, fertilizers, compost, sewage sludge, and mulch films, raising concerns about their long-term effects on farming and food systems. Research suggests that microplastics can influence soil structure, water retention, nutrient cycling, microbial diversity, earthworm activity, root development, crop growth, and the movement of contaminants within agricultural ecosystems. This category covers scientific discoveries, risk assessments, biodegradable alternatives, sustainable plastic management, policy and regulatory developments, soil remediation technologies, circular economy initiatives, and innovations aimed at reducing plastic pollution in agriculture.
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