ABSTRACT

Microplastics pollution is a growing delinquent concern globally, as it is widely used at present on daily basis such as cutlery, commercial packaging, building insulation, medical equipment, toys, and other items used in the food sector. Environmental pollution of microplastics known to be mediated anthropogenically which is now becoming toxic to humans, animals and plants. Microplastics (<5mm) are responsible for uptake of potentially toxic elements in the soil which are responsible for many changes like physiochemical characteristics including enzymatic activity, plant growth and yield. One of the most perilous heavy metals that interfere with plant growth and development is the lead (Pb). Previous research showed that growing Pb concentrations in plants had an unfavourable effect on root, shoot, and new biomass, leaf growth development, and growth tolerance index. This review paper investigates the synergistic effects of microplastics and lead toxicity on plant. This review also highlights the possible environmental consequences by microplastics and lead contamination. KEY WORDS: Microplastics, lead, bioaccumulation, synergistic effect, microplastics fate in soil and plants, remediation strategy
Publication date: 01/02/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.2.8728