Global perspectives on the biodegradation of LDPE in agricultural systems

The increasing use of plastics globally has generated serious environmental and human health problems, particularly in the agricultural sector where low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and other plastics are widely used. Due to its low recycling rate and slow degradation process, LDPE is a major source...

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Main Authors: Mendoza Merino, Jani Elisabet, Tineo Flores, Daniel, Chuquibala Checan, Beimer, Atalaya Marin, Nilton, Taboada Mitma, Victor Hugo, Tafur Culqui, Josué, Tarrillo Julca, Ever, Gómez Fernández, Darwin, Goñas Goñas, Malluri, Reyes Reyes, María Andrea
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1510817
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author Mendoza Merino, Jani Elisabet
Tineo Flores, Daniel
Chuquibala Checan, Beimer
Atalaya Marin, Nilton
Taboada Mitma, Victor Hugo
Tafur Culqui, Josué
Tarrillo Julca, Ever
Gómez Fernández, Darwin
Goñas Goñas, Malluri
Reyes Reyes, María Andrea
author_browse Atalaya Marin, Nilton
Chuquibala Checan, Beimer
Goñas Goñas, Malluri
Gómez Fernández, Darwin
Mendoza Merino, Jani Elisabet
Reyes Reyes, María Andrea
Taboada Mitma, Victor Hugo
Tafur Culqui, Josué
Tarrillo Julca, Ever
Tineo Flores, Daniel
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Tineo Flores, Daniel
Chuquibala Checan, Beimer
Atalaya Marin, Nilton
Taboada Mitma, Victor Hugo
Tafur Culqui, Josué
Tarrillo Julca, Ever
Gómez Fernández, Darwin
Goñas Goñas, Malluri
Reyes Reyes, María Andrea
author_sort Mendoza Merino, Jani Elisabet
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description The increasing use of plastics globally has generated serious environmental and human health problems, particularly in the agricultural sector where low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and other plastics are widely used. Due to its low recycling rate and slow degradation process, LDPE is a major source of pollution. This paper addresses the problem of plastic accumulation in agriculture, focusing on LDPE biodegradation strategies. The studies reviewed include recent data and the methodologies used include state-of-the-art technologies and others that have been used for decades, to monitor and measure the degree of biodegradation that each treatment applied can have, including SEM, GCMS, HPLC, and microscopy. The countries investigating these biodegradation methodologies are identified, and while some countries have been developing them for some years, others have only begun to address this problem in recent years. The use of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae, and insect larvae that influence its decomposition is highlighted. A workflow is proposed to carry out this type of research. Despite the advances, challenges remain, such as optimizing environmental conditions to accelerate the process and the need for further research that delves into microbial interactions in various environmental contexts.
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spelling INIA26482025-03-09T15:06:23Z Global perspectives on the biodegradation of LDPE in agricultural systems Mendoza Merino, Jani Elisabet Tineo Flores, Daniel Chuquibala Checan, Beimer Atalaya Marin, Nilton Taboada Mitma, Victor Hugo Tafur Culqui, Josué Tarrillo Julca, Ever Gómez Fernández, Darwin Goñas Goñas, Malluri Reyes Reyes, María Andrea Microbial consortia Plastic degradation pathways HPLC Enzymatic biodegradation Metagenomic SEM FTIR Biological waste management https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.01 Biodegradation The increasing use of plastics globally has generated serious environmental and human health problems, particularly in the agricultural sector where low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and other plastics are widely used. Due to its low recycling rate and slow degradation process, LDPE is a major source of pollution. This paper addresses the problem of plastic accumulation in agriculture, focusing on LDPE biodegradation strategies. The studies reviewed include recent data and the methodologies used include state-of-the-art technologies and others that have been used for decades, to monitor and measure the degree of biodegradation that each treatment applied can have, including SEM, GCMS, HPLC, and microscopy. The countries investigating these biodegradation methodologies are identified, and while some countries have been developing them for some years, others have only begun to address this problem in recent years. The use of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae, and insect larvae that influence its decomposition is highlighted. A workflow is proposed to carry out this type of research. Despite the advances, challenges remain, such as optimizing environmental conditions to accelerate the process and the need for further research that delves into microbial interactions in various environmental contexts. The author(s) declare that financial support was received for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. This research was funded by the Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) through an Investment Project with CUI No. 2472675 entitled: “Mejoramiento de los servicios de investigación y transferencia de tecnología agraria en la estación agraria experimental Baños del Inca en la localidad de Baños del Inca del distrito de Baños del Inca - provincia de Cajamarca - departamento de Cajamarca”. 2025-02-28T15:15:24Z 2025-02-28T15:15:24Z 2025-01-06 info:eu-repo/semantics/article Mendoza, J. E.; Tineo, D.; Chuquibala-Checan, B.; Atalaya-Marin, N.; Taboada-Mitma, V. H.; Tafur-Culqui, J.; ... & Reyes-Reyes, M. A. (2025). Global perspectives on the biodegradation of LDPE in agricultural systems. Frontiers in Microbiology, 15, 1510817. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1510817 1664-302X http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2648 https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1510817 eng uri:issn:1664-302X Frontiers in Microbiology info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ application/pdf application/pdf Frontiers Media S.A. CH Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria Repositorio Institucional - INIA
spellingShingle Microbial consortia
Plastic degradation pathways
HPLC
Enzymatic biodegradation
Metagenomic
SEM
FTIR
Biological waste management
https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.01
Biodegradation
Mendoza Merino, Jani Elisabet
Tineo Flores, Daniel
Chuquibala Checan, Beimer
Atalaya Marin, Nilton
Taboada Mitma, Victor Hugo
Tafur Culqui, Josué
Tarrillo Julca, Ever
Gómez Fernández, Darwin
Goñas Goñas, Malluri
Reyes Reyes, María Andrea
Global perspectives on the biodegradation of LDPE in agricultural systems
title Global perspectives on the biodegradation of LDPE in agricultural systems
title_full Global perspectives on the biodegradation of LDPE in agricultural systems
title_fullStr Global perspectives on the biodegradation of LDPE in agricultural systems
title_full_unstemmed Global perspectives on the biodegradation of LDPE in agricultural systems
title_short Global perspectives on the biodegradation of LDPE in agricultural systems
title_sort global perspectives on the biodegradation of ldpe in agricultural systems
topic Microbial consortia
Plastic degradation pathways
HPLC
Enzymatic biodegradation
Metagenomic
SEM
FTIR
Biological waste management
https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.01
Biodegradation
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2648
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1510817
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