Freshwater plastisphere: a review on biodiversity, risks, and biodegradation potential with implications for the aquatic ecosystem health

Freshwater plastisphere: a review on biodiversity, risks, and biodegradation potential with implications for the aquatic ecosystem health

The plastisphere, a unique microbial biofilm community colonizing plastic debris and microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments, has attracted increasing attention owing to its ecological and public health implications. This review consolidates current state of knowledge on freshwater plastisphere,...

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Main Authors: Valerio Bocci, Silvia Galafassi, Caterina Levantesi, Simona Crognale, Stefano Amalfitano, Roberta Congestri, Bruna Matturro, Simona Rossetti, Francesca Di Pippo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
freshwater plastisphere
biodiversity
antibiotic resistance genes
pathogenic bacteria
plastic biodegradation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1395401/full

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