Effects of a mixture of mulching film microplastics on soil properties, microbial activities, and plants in terrestrial mesocosms with and without earthworms | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Effects of a mixture of mulching film microplastics on soil properties, microbial activities, and plants in terrestrial mesocosms with and without earthworms
Key Points
Soil properties change significantly due to microplastics exposure, emphasizing environmental risk.
Microbial activities decline markedly in mesocosms with microplastics, impacting ecosystem health.
Analysis of mesocosms assessed both earthworm presence and varying plastic contamination levels.
These findings highlight potential ecological risks associated with plastic pollution in soil environments.