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Research progress on the influencing factors and mechanisms of soil microplastics on plant growth
Received:April 13, 2023  
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KeyWord:soil;microplastics;plant;influencing factor;mechanism of action
Author NameAffiliationE-mail
CHEN Xin Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China  
GUO Wei Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China 
 
LI Jizhi Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China 
 
CHI Guangyu Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China chigy@iae.ac.cn 
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Abstract:
      Microplastics in soil can affect plant growth in a variety of ways, accumulate in plants, and eventually enter the human body via the food chain. Clarifying the mechanisms and main factors whereby microplastics influence plant growth can contribute to a systematic understanding of their environmental behavior in soil-plant systems. Both the occurrence state and physicochemical characteristics of microplastics can influence their effects on plants. In this paper, from the perspectives of particle size, shape, concentration, and type, plastic additives, and aging degree of microplastics, we review the main factors and mechanisms underlying the effects of soil microplastics on plant growth. The key direction of future research is proposed, which will provide a reference for further clarifying the impact of microplastics on soil ecosystems.