Airborne microplastics in leaves and food safety risks
Muhammad Ishfaq, Noman Shakoor, Matthias C. Rillig, Christoph‐Martin Geilfus
Abstract
Global plastic production has surged. Li et al. provide evidence of an important aspect of terrestrial plastic pollution, highlighting leaf absorption of airborne plastics as a major route into plants. Their work underscores the need for urgent action to reduce plastic emissions and re-evaluate agricultural and food safety frameworks.
Topics & Concepts
MicroplasticsBiologyPlastic pollutionAgriculturePollutionFood safetyEnvironmental protectionEnvironmental scienceEcologyFood scienceMicroplastics and Plastic Pollution