FEMS2/10/2026

#FEMSmicroBlog: Tiny plastics with big consequences on soil microbial nitrogen cycling

Sarah Wettstadt
Agricultural soils are some of the largest sinks of plastic pollution, as microplastics can persist for decades. At the same time, soils are exposed to pesticides and veterinary pharmaceuticals through routine agricultural practices. Although these stressors are typically evaluated independently, soils are exposed to complex mixtures and consequently, often experience their combined effects. The study […] The post #FEMSmicroBlog: Tiny plastics with big consequences on soil microbial nitrogen cyc