What Do We Know About the Effects of Microplastics on Soil?

Pinto, Ana Paula de Souza e; Ferreira, Teresa; Dordio, Ana V.; Carvalho, A.J. Palace; Faria, J. A. Brandão

doi:10.1002/9781119879534.ch17

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“…Projections suggest that the level of MPs discharged into soils is 4 to 23 times higher than in the oceans [43]. In fact, soils are one of the largest storage reservoirs for MPs [44].…”

Section: Potential Impact Of Microplastics On Agriculturementioning

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The Impact of Microplastics on Global Food Production: A Brief Overview of This Complex Sector

Corrêa,

Gaylarde,

Baptista Neto

et al. 2023

Microplastics

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Environmental pollution management combined with food safety represents two of the main challenges of the last decades. Soil and water contamination has historically threatened food safety. As ubiquitous pollutants, microplastics (MPs) have attracted increasing attention over the last few years. These particles can affect the balance of terrestrial, aquatic, and aerial ecosystems. Their negative impacts are intensified when they adsorb and carry toxic chemicals. They can circulate through organisms and accumulate in human beings via food and water. Physiological dysfunctions in all species continue to be reported, both in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This article considers how this might be affecting the global production of food. It reports the adverse effects induced by MPs in soils, their properties and organisms growing within and upon them, including livestock and the pollinating agents necessary for plant growth. A separate section discusses the effects of MPs on aquaculture, mentioning effects on wild species, as well as farmed fish. The growing concern of the food production sector with MPs mimics that of the world with global warming; the danger is real and requires urgent attention.

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“…Projections suggest that the level of MPs discharged into soils is 4 to 23 times higher than in the oceans [43]. In fact, soils are one of the largest storage reservoirs for MPs [44].…”

Section: Potential Impact Of Microplastics On Agriculturementioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of Microplastics on Global Food Production: A Brief Overview of This Complex Sector

Corrêa,

Gaylarde,

Baptista Neto

et al. 2023

Microplastics

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Effect of Sustainable Pretreatments on the Nutritional and Functionality of Chickpea Protein: Implication for Innovative Food Product Development

Patil,

Bains,

Sridhar

et al. 2024

Journal of Food Biochemistry

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Chickpea is a globally cultivated legume, rich in vitamins, protein, carbohydrates, polyphenols, fatty acids, fibers, and flavonoids. Despite its nutritional benefits, chickpeas contain antinutritional factors that can hinder nutrient absorption. Therefore, we reviewed the various pretreatment methods to enhance chickpea protein’s nutritional value and functional properties. Thermal and biochemical treatments and food applications of chickpea protein are thoroughly reviewed. The review revealed that the physical, thermal, and biochemical treatments were reported to be effective in reducing antinutritional factors and improving protein solubility, emulsifying capacity, and foaming properties. Chickpea proteins were used in cereals and bakery products to meet consumer demand. Encapsulation of chickpea protein enhances nutrient stability, and its inclusion in gluten-free products has different effects on the glycemic index, antioxidant activity, and overall acceptability. These findings highlight chickpea’s potential to improve the nutritional and functional aspects of food products while offering health benefits to consumers.

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The Impact of Microplastics on the Global Food Industry: A Brief Overview of This Extremely Diverse and Complex Sector

Fonseca,

Correa,

Gaylarde

et al. 2023

Preprint

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Environmental pollution management combined with food safety represent two of the main important challenges of the last decades. Soil and water contamination. have historically threatened food safety. As ubiquitous pollutants, microplastics (MPs) have attracted increasing attention over the last few years, due to their impact on the socio-ecological system. These particles can affect the balance of terrestrial, aquatic and aerial ecosystems. Their negative impacts are intensified when they adsorb and carry toxic chemicals. They can circulate through organisms and accumulate in the human food chain. Physiological dysfunctions in living beings continue to be reported, both in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The question that remains is on what scale this might be affecting the global production of food. The present article addresses issues related to the food industry, including agriculture, livestock, and fish farming. In doing so it seeks to provide subsidies for the evaluation of the real impact of MP dispersion through the different world environments and the resulting effects on global food production.

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What Do We Know About the Effects of Microplastics on Soil?

Cited by 3 publications

References 226 publications

The Impact of Microplastics on Global Food Production: A Brief Overview of This Complex Sector

The Impact of Microplastics on Global Food Production: A Brief Overview of This Complex Sector

Effect of Sustainable Pretreatments on the Nutritional and Functionality of Chickpea Protein: Implication for Innovative Food Product Development

The Impact of Microplastics on the Global Food Industry: A Brief Overview of This Extremely Diverse and Complex Sector

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