Silent threats of 21st century: microplastic contamination of agroecosystems and its implications for the food chain toxicity

Abstract

Plastic plays an essential role in various aspects of the con- temporary lifestyle, primarily for its convenient use, afford- ability, and versatility. In response to the world’s growing

demand for plastic products, the plastic production has wit- nessed a significant growth in recent years. The global pro- duction of plastics has experienced remarkable growth as the

rate of increase of global annual production is about twenty times more than 50 years ago.