New research reveals impacts of microplastics, agrochemicals and drought on plant growth
MINAGRIS has published two new factsheets on the impact of microplastics on plant growth and physiology. The factsheets…
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What plastics is MINAGRIS testing in agricultural soils?
By Kat McGregor MINAGRIS researchers are investigating the interactions between agricultural plastics and pesticides, veterinary medicines, and agricultural…
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Innovating bioplastics – an interview with Dr Sara Guerrini, Novamont
We interviewed Dr Sara Guerrini, Agricultural Public Affairs specialist at Novamont, a company collaborating with MINAGRIS, about their…
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How microplastics and agrochemicals affect soil and nitrogen cycling: webinar catch-up
What happens when microplastics mix with pesticides and veterinary medicines in soil? And what does that mean for…
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New research: Microplastics disrupt nutrient uptake in soils and plants when combined with common farm chemicals
Summary New research from MINAGRIS reveals that microplastics in agricultural soils can significantly disrupt the nitrogen cycle—a critical…
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The unseen harvest – how plastic ends up in our carrots
By Dr Dominika Kundel Microplastics contaminate agricultural soil through sewage sludge, irrigation water, tyre particles and farm plastics…
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Microbiologist Prof Edoardo Puglisi presents first MINAGRIS webinar on the plastisphere
In recognition of World Soil Day, MINAGRIS hosted a webinar presenting new research on the plastisphere. Plastic can…
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EU’s Soil Monitoring Directive approved despite opposition
Germany, along with other EU countries, has indicated that it will not support the EU's Soil Monitoring Directive…