The Diversity of Plastisphere Bacterial and Fungal Communities Differs between Biodegradable Polymer Types in Soil

Key Points

• Diversity of bacterial and fungal communities significantly varied depending on biodegradable polymer types used in soil.
• The study compared microbial compositions associated with different biodegradable plastics, showing marked differences.
• Assessment of soil samples highlighted variations in plastisphere microbial diversity across polymer types and environments.
• Findings suggest that biodegradable polymer choice may impact soil ecosystem functions related to microbial communities.