Publication detail

The Interaction of Microplastics and Microbioplastics with Soil and a Comparison of Their Potential to Spread Pathogens

Original Title

The Interaction of Microplastics and Microbioplastics with Soil and a Comparison of Their Potential to Spread Pathogens

Type

abstract

Language

English

Original Abstract

Microplastics contribute to various environmental issues and serve as carriers for a wide range of toxic compounds such as pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and metal ions. Consequently, there is a gradual shift towards replacing them with biodegradable plastics (bioplastics). However, biodegradable plastics require specific conditions for complete biodegradation, and their biodeterioration often leads to the rapid production of smaller fragments, known as microbioplastics. In this poster, we summarize selected issues related to the impact of plastic particles on soil properties and the soil microbiome. Findings from numerous studies indicate that both microplastics and microbioplastics induce adverse changes in soil microbiology, potentially increasing the abundance of soil-borne pathogens. Based on these observations, we argue that plastic particles could serve as carriers for colonies of soil-borne pathogens. Furthermore, the use of bioplastics may exacerbate this issue due to their easier and faster formation, increased support for biofilms, and more pronounced adverse effects on soil biota. However, further research is necessary to either substantiate or refute this perspective.

Keywords

microplastics, biodegradation, bioplastics, vectors, pathogen, soil

Released

12. 9. 2024

Publisher

FCH VUT

Location

Brno

Pages from

63

Pages to

63

Pages count

1

URL

https://www.fch.vut.cz/chl/konference

BibTex

@misc{BUT189600,
  author="Marek {Trojan} and Martin {Brtnický} and Jiří {Holátko} and Helena {Zlámalová Gargošová} and Petra {Procházková} and Jiří {Kučerík} and Gabriela {Kalčíková} and Jakub {Fojt} and Marek {Koutný}",
  title="The Interaction of Microplastics and Microbioplastics with
Soil and a Comparison of Their Potential to Spread Pathogens",
  booktitle="Book of abstracts/9th Meeting on Chemistry & Life for Sustainable Future",
  year="2024",
  pages="63--63",
  publisher="FCH VUT",
  address="Brno",
  url="https://www.fch.vut.cz/chl/konference",
  note="abstract"
}