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Accumulation and effects of microplastic fibers in American lobster larvae (Homarus americanus).

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Published in 2020 at "Marine pollution bulletin"

DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111280

Abstract: The effects of microplastic fibers (MPF) on the survival, molting and oxygen consumption rates of larval (I-III) and post-larval (IV) stages of the American lobster, Homarus americanus, were quantified as a function of MPF concentration… read more here.

Keywords: microplastic fibers; mpf; larvae; american lobster ... See more keywords
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Potential Effects of Microplastic on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi

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Published in 2021 at "Frontiers in Plant Science"

DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.626709

Abstract: Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitously found in terrestrial ecosystems and are increasingly recognized as a factor of global change (GCF). Current research shows that MP can alter plant growth, soil inherent properties, and the composition and… read more here.

Keywords: mycorrhizal fungi; arbuscular mycorrhizal; effects microplastic; potential effects ... See more keywords

Effects of Microplastic Contamination on the Aquatic Plant Lemna minuta (Least Duckweed)

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Published in 2023 at "Plants"

DOI: 10.3390/plants12010207

Abstract: Microplastics are widely spread in aquatic environments. Although they are considered among the most alarming contaminants, toxic effects on organisms are unclear, particularly on freshwater plants. In this study, the duckweed Lemna minuta was grown… read more here.

Keywords: lemna minuta; microplastic contamination; exposure times; plant ... See more keywords