Effect of Micro/Nano-Plastics Accumulation on Soil Nutrient Cycling

Abstract

The micro/nanoplastics (M/NPs) have attracted attention from around the world regarding their effects on the environment due to their broad distribution, potential ecological risks, and persistence. M/NPs, which are present in soil, water, and the atmosphere, are minute pieces of both organic and inorganic plastic trash. M/NPs are broadly recognized as a serious global ecological concern because of their widespread use and improper management of waste. The use of M/NPs in agriculture has its origins in different kinds of agricultural management practices, including as composting, mulching, and sewage sludge, affecting soil and plant properties. Polluting substances, notably plastic trash, are beginning to have a significant impact on crucial soil ecosystem activities, such as soil microbial interactions and nitrogen cycling. The goal in presenting the evidence currently available is to show how M/NPs affect soil nutrient cycling by modulating soil nutrient availability, microbial communities that are functional, and soil enzyme activities that may have ecological significance.