A global meta-analysis reveals that plastic mulch enhances crop yields at the cost of soil quality loss and nitrogen-cycle disruption driven by microplastic residues

Field Crops Research 2026

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Authors: X.C. Li, Shaoyuan Feng, Xuewen Gong, Yu Guo, Qi Lü, Han Guo, Qianyun Deng, Zijian Wang, Zhiming Qi, Ye Zhang

DOI: 10.1016/j.fcr.2026.110499

Cited by: 1

References: 98

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Recycling and Waste Management Techniques

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