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Biodegradation of Polymeric Mulch Films in Agricultural Soils: Concepts, Knowledge Gaps, and Future Research Directions
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The agricultural use of conventional, polyethylene-based mulch films leads to the accumulation of remnant film pieces in agricultural soils with negative impacts for soil productivity and ecology. A viable strategy to overcome this accumulation is to replace conventional with biodegradable mulch films composed of polymers designed to be degraded by soil microorganisms. However, understanding polymer biodegradation in soils remains a significant challenge due to its dependence on polymer properties, soil characteristics, and prevailing environmental conditions. This perspective aims to advance our understanding of the three fundamental steps underlying biodegradation of mulch films in agricultural soils: colonization of the polymer film surfaces by soil microorganisms, depolymerization of the polymer films by extracellular microbial hydrolases, and subsequent microbial assimilation and utilization of the hydrolysis products for energy production and biomass formation. The perspective synthesizes the current conceptual understanding of these steps and highlights existing knowledge gaps. The discussion addresses future research and analytical advancements required to overcome the knowledge gaps and to identify the key polymer properties and soil characteristics governing mulch film biodegradation in agricultural soils.
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- Authors
- Sander, M.
- Venue
- Environmental Science & Technology
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Published
- 2019-01-30
- Volume
- 53
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 2304-2315
- ISSN
- 0013-936X (ISSN-L)
- 1520-5851
- OpenAlex
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- 319
- References
- 148
- FWCI
- 6.95
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- Language
- en
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