Letter to the Editor: Baseline assessment of microplastic contamination in agricultural soils from the coastal stretches of Karnataka and Goa, Southwestern India

Key Points

• Microplastic contamination affects agricultural soils, indicating an environmental health risk.
• The analysis found significant levels of microplastics in the coastal stretches of Karnataka and Goa.
• Assessment involved sampling techniques to measure pollutants in agricultural soils across specified regions.
• The study highlights the need for urgent action to mitigate microplastic pollution in agricultural systems.