Exploring the impacts of micro- and nano-plastics in agricultural soils
The MINAGRIS project will assess the impact of plastic debris in agricultural soils on biodiversity, plant productivity and ecosystem services and their transport and degradation in the environment. We will provide tools and recommendations for sustainable use of plastic in agriculture at the farm and field levels for ensuring safe and economically viable food systems in Europe.
MINAGRIS:MIcro- and NAno-Plastics in AGRIcultural Soils: Sources, environmental fate and impacts on ecosystem services and overall sustainability
Minagris Project Overview
Plastic use in agriculture
Plastic use in agriculture introduces micro- and nano-plastics (MNP) into soils, impacting water dynamics, nutrient cycling, and biodiversity, and potentially affecting farm economies when combined with other pollutants.
Minagris aims to understand and mitigate the impacts of plastic on soil health and farm productivity. The project uses a collaborative approach to raise awareness, reduce contamination, and promote sustainable plastic use, ultimately enhancing Europe’s food systems.
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MINAGRIS poster at ISME 2024
MINAGRIS postdoctoral fellow, Eustathios (Stathis) Lagos, of University of Thessaly, recently presented a poster at the 19th International Symposium on…
MINAGRIS factsheet: Microplastics exert minor influence on bacterial community succession during the aging of earthworm casts
We are pleased to share our first summary factsheet! These factsheets are designed to provide engaging, bitesize overviews…
New peer-reviewed publication from MINAGRIS
MINAGRIS partners Paula Harkes, Esperanza Huerta Lwanga, and Violette Geissen, all of Wageningen University & Research, have co-authored…
MINAGRIS involved in study which outlines six essential pillars for tackling global plastic pollution
MINAGRIS partner, Amila Abeynaka, is a co-author on a recent study published in the Science of The Total Environment,…
MINAGRIS team participates in French documentary on plastic contamination: Le Monde de Jamy
Members of the MINAGRIS team recently took part in filming for an upcoming documentary about plastic contamination, which…
PAPILLONS-MINAGRIS stakeholder forum event
Some of the MINAGRIS team are presenting at an upcoming joint stakeholder event with our sister project, PAPILLONS.…
MINAGRIS plenary meeting 2024
The 2024 MINAGRIS plenary meeting in Dijon took place during October 2024. This was an important opportunity for…
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