Effects of polystyrene microplastics on plant growth and remediation efficiency during Priestia sp. DY2-assisted phytoremediation of DEHP-contaminated soil

Key Points

• Plant growth is negatively impacted by polystyrene microplastics, reducing phytoremediation effectiveness.
• Significant reductions in growth rates were observed when exposed to microplastics, affecting the plants' ability to remediate soil.
• Assessment used experimental evaluation of Priestia sp. DY2 involvement in phytoremediation under microplastic influence.
• Findings suggest a need to address microplastic pollution to enhance environmental remediation strategies.