The herbicide butachlor has been widely employed in agricultural practices as a pre-emergence agent against weeds, yet its persistence in the environment raises considerable concerns regarding ...

Investigating microplastics in agriculture reveals their effects on soil microbes and viruses, crucial for developing ...

Microplastics in soil can create tiny microbial hotspots, potentially reshaping soil health and the long-term sustainability of agriculture.

Biodegradable plastics don’t break down on their own. Researchers found ocean microbes play a key role, and results can vary ...

Biodegradable plastics could help alleviate the plastic waste crisis that is polluting the environment and harming our health ...

Microbiotechnology is rapidly evolving in its pursuit of sustainable solutions to environmental pollution, with biosurfactants taking center stage as a ...

In phase 1, specific microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, colonize the surface of the plastic material. These microorganisms can either be present naturally in the environment or added ...