Micro and Nanoplastics in Soil

This contributed volume gives a state-of-the-artoverview of microplasticsand nanoplastics (MPs and NPs)in soils and their relationship with growing plants. Through chapters contributed by a wide variety of researchers, the book offers readers an understanding ofMP and NPadsorption, uptake, and effects, as well as implications for trophic transmission, food safety, and security.Cutting-edge topics such as trophic transfer and remediation ofMPs and NPsin soil samplesare also addressed. The book begins with aprimer onterrestrial MPs and NPs, their effects on terrestrial plants, and howthese contaminantsaffect human populations. From there, the volume is split into four sections which address both problems caused by MPs and NPs in soil and potential remediation solutions.The first section deals withthe mechanics ofhow MPs and NPspollutesoils and how toxic chemicalsaffect the soil profile and itsflora, fauna and microbes.The second section of the book discusses trophic transfer of MPs and NPs from roots to shoot, shoot to leaves, and then to fruits.The third sectiondetails the threats to humans that are present as a result of MPs and NPs in soils.Thefourth and lastsection givescoversbioremediation techniques that can be employed in order to reclaimpolluted soils.