Microplastics in Agriculture and Food Science

Microplastics in Agriculture and Food Science by Pasquale Avino, Cristina Di Fiore, and Stefano Farris is an authoritative guide exploring the emerging challenge of microplastic contamination across soils, crops, and the food chain. Clear, evidence-driven, and globally relevant, this book captures the urgency of microplastic research for farmers, food scientists, policymakers, and environmental professionals.

Startling studies show plastic particles are not only a marine issue but increasingly affect agricultural soils and terrestrial ecosystems. This volume synthesizes current science—sampling methods, analytical techniques, pathways of contamination, and the implications for food safety and human health—while highlighting regional case studies from Europe and the Mediterranean and addressing impacts on global food systems.

Readers will find practical value in concise explanations of how microplastics interact with soil chemistry, influence crop uptake, and complicate sustainable farming practices. The authors translate complex data into actionable insights for implementing monitoring programs, improving risk assessment, and informing policy decisions at local, national, and EU levels.

Whether you are a researcher designing field studies, an agronomist seeking mitigation strategies, or a food industry professional concerned with product integrity, this book equips you with the knowledge to respond effectively. Engaging, well-referenced, and context-aware, it’s an essential resource for anyone committed to protecting soil health and ensuring safe food from farm to table.

Discover the science shaping future agricultural policy and practice—add this timely reference to your professional library today.

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