Effects of microplastic particles on model organisms of the soil-dwelling macrofauna and their associated microbiota
(A02)
Subject Area
Ecology and Biodiversity of Animals and Ecosystems, Organismic Interactions
Term
since 2019
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 391977956
A02 will focus within the CRC 1357 on the effects of microplastic (MP) on terrestrial macrofauna in environmentally realistic scenarios. We will comparatively characterise the effects induced by aged MP-particles measuring fitness-relevant life-history traits and stress reactions, facilitating a better understanding how effects are mediated. Aside from direct effects, the organisms may be indirectly affected via alterations in their microbiome or changes in physical-chemical properties of the soil. These baseline ecotoxicological data should facilitate a better understanding and allow predictions of MP-effects on organisms.
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