Researchers repurpose a well-known diagnostic tool to reveal the detrimental effects of microplastics on lentil seed germination — ScienceDaily
Microplastics are small fragments of plastic, less than 5 mm in diameter. There are two types of microplastics: primary and secondary. Any plastic particles that are already 5 mm in size or smaller before entering the environment are considered primary microplastics. They exist in cosmetics, textiles, scrubbing agents, and toiletries. On the other hand, secondary … Read more