The Terrestrial Plastisphere: Diversity and Polymer-Colonizing Potential of Plastic-Associated Microbial Communities in Soil
The concept of a ‘plastisphere microbial community’ arose from research on aquatic plastic debris, while the effect of plastics on microbial communities in soils remains poorly understood. Therefore, we examined the inhabiting microbial communities of two plastic debris ecosystems with regard to the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/9/1876 |