Microplastics, Bacteriophages and the Plastisphere: Interactions, Ecological Implications and Horizontal Gene Transfer
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This scientific overview examines interactions between microplastics, bacteriophages and microbial communities, focusing on phage activity, ecological processes and horizontal gene transfer. The document discusses the effects of microplastic-associated phage aggregation on bacteriophage activity, potential consequences for microbial community dynamics and nutrient cycling, and the role of the plastisphere in the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes. The overview highlights current research findings, scientific uncertainties and knowledge gaps concerning the ecological implications of microplastic-phage interactions. Author: Magdalena KędzierskaAffiliation: University of Rzeszów, Poland.
Author: Kędzierska, Magdalena
Institution: University of Rzeszów
Language: English
Subfield: Pollution
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225587850