Sawangproh Weerachon
Conservation Biology Program, School of Interdisciplinary Studies, Mahidol University Kanchanaburi Campus, 199 Moo 9, Lumsum Sub-District, Saiyok District, Kanchanaburi Province 71150, Thailand.
Heliyon. 2024 Aug 14;10(16):e36360. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36360. eCollection 2024 Aug 30.
This systematic review investigates the interactions of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) with bryophytes, incorporating findings from 11 articles identified through a comprehensive database search using a combination of keywords. The review explores mechanisms such as adsorption and internalization by which MPs and NPs are present in bryophytes and examines the ecological ramifications, including changes in bryophyte community structure and impacts on ecosystem functions such as nutrient cycling, soil formation, habitat provision, water balance, and erosion control. Despite providing valuable insights, this review highlights several critical knowledge gaps that warrant further investigation. Future research should address the following areas: the long-term effects of MPs and NPs on bryophyte health and survival, the mechanisms of MP and NP uptake and translocation within bryophytes, and the broader ecological consequences of plastic pollution on bryophyte-dominated ecosystems. Additionally, studies should explore the effectiveness of various mitigation and management strategies, including advanced waste management techniques and innovative technologies, in reducing plastic pollution and protecting these vital ecosystems.
本系统综述调查了微塑料（MPs）和纳米塑料（NPs）与苔藓植物的相互作用，纳入了通过使用关键词组合进行全面数据库搜索而确定的11篇文章中的研究结果。该综述探讨了MPs和NPs在苔藓植物中存在的吸附和内化等机制，并研究了生态影响，包括苔藓植物群落结构的变化以及对生态系统功能的影响，如养分循环、土壤形成、栖息地提供、水平衡和侵蚀控制。尽管提供了有价值的见解，但本综述突出了几个需要进一步研究的关键知识空白。未来的研究应关注以下领域：MPs和NPs对苔藓植物健康和生存的长期影响、MPs和NPs在苔藓植物体内的吸收和转运机制，以及塑料污染对以苔藓植物为主的生态系统的更广泛生态后果。此外，研究应探索各种缓解和管理策略的有效性，包括先进的废物管理技术和创新技术，以减少塑料污染并保护这些重要的生态系统。
