Microplastic pollution has become one of the global environmental concerns. In recent years, soil microplastic pollution has attracted considerable attention. From the perspective of soil microplastic pollution prevention and control, this study summarizes the research progress in the definition, detection methods, distribution characteristics, sources, toxic effect on soil organisms, and pollution prevention of microplastic in soil. Furthermore, the findings of existing studies were used to propose two research prospects: basic scientific research on microplastics and specific research paths for the prevention and control and decision-making for soil microplastic. These research prospects might stimulate new ideas for future research on soil microplastic.

Key words: soil; microplastic; source; distribution; toxic effect; pollution prevention and control

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