Morphological Rather Than Abundance Factors Control Microplastic Accumulation in Wheat Grains: A Field-Based Study

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Zhiguo Liu, Jiawen Pan, Wenwen Li, Mengzhan Qin, Runze Li, Willie J G M Peijnenburg, Peng Liu
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.5c14117
Cited by: 1
References: 26

Abstract

< 0.05); fibrous PS likely hindered absorption. This study is the first to identify MP shape as a key factor in plant uptake, offering new mechanistic insights.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Plant Surface Properties and Treatments Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Volume
74
Issue
18
Pages
14255–14262
Publication date
30 April 2026
Language
EN