Microplastics affect sedimentary microbial communities and nitrogen cycling
Plastic pollution has infiltrated every ecosystem, but few studies have quantified the biogeochemical or ecological effects of plastic. Here the authors show that microplastics in ocean sediment can significantly alter microbial community structure and nitrogen cycling.
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Nature Portfolio
2020
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| Accès en ligne: | https://doaj.org/article/2201cdba96ed4a5e97aff1609f53dbce |
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| Résumé: | Plastic pollution has infiltrated every ecosystem, but few studies have quantified the biogeochemical or ecological effects of plastic. Here the authors show that microplastics in ocean sediment can significantly alter microbial community structure and nitrogen cycling. |
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