- Countries/Regions
- Turkey
- Category
- Research
- Academic Field
- Agriculture
- Related goals of SDGs
| Keyword |
Microplastics, Sewage sludge, Effects on plants |
Information on Niigata University
| Name of the professor/researcher |
(1)HARADA Naoki, (2)SUZUKI Kazuki |
| Position/Faculty |
(1)Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, (2)Associate Professor, Faculty of Agriculture |
Information on the Counterpart
| Countries/Regions |
Turkey |
| Faculty/Institution |
Ankara University |
Detailed Information/Report on Activities
Microplastics (MPs), plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, are an emerging environmental pollutant of widespread concern worldwide. More than 300 Mt of plastic are produced annually worldwide, and about 32% of plastic waste is dumped into the terrestrial environment. Plastics are tolerant and can exist in soil for hundreds of years. This project investigates the level of MPs contamination, particularly in agricultural soils in Turkey, and also examines the impact of sewage sludge application. It also aims to determine how much MPs are transferred to plants and how they affect their physiological activities.
