Microplasty in Mosel wine mountains: an invisible danger to the soil
Microplasty in Mosel wine mountains: an invisible danger to the soil
The environmental impact in wine regions: microplastics discovered in soils
The wine regions Moselle and Saar are not only known for their excellent wines, but also see themselves towards a new challenge: microplastics. This shows a current study that was able to demonstrate an alarming content of microplastics in the soils of the vineyards. This discovery raises questions about how microplastics affect the environment and wine production.
Results of research: worrying dimensions of microplastics
A high content of microplastics was found in vineyards for the first time in vineyards. In a publication of the "Science of the Total Environment", researchers from the University of Trier and the Technical University of Darmstadt report that the amount of proven microplastic particles in the soil samples varied between 400 and 13,000 particles per kilogram. The average is around 4,200 particles per kilogram, the particle size is around 140 micrometers.
a problem for agricultural practice
In the short term, research does not see any direct threat to wine growing or wine quality. Colin J. Weber, floor chemist at the TU Darmstadt, emphasizes that there is currently no evidence of direct dangers. Nevertheless, he sees the possibility that microplastics could get into waters in erosion, which would have long -term consequences for the environment.plastic use in viticulture: a deeper analysis necessary
It is particularly revealing that both conventional and biologically managed vineyards had comparable amounts of microplastics. A little less microplastics were found in biological cultivation, but the diversity of the plastics remains similar. The study authors suspect that the microplasty mainly comes from the decay of plastic materials used in viticulture, such as networks or cover films, and less from chemical pesticides.impulse for future practices
The study has important implications for future practice in wine production. There are currently no legal regulations that limit the use of plastic in viticulture. The researchers therefore call for increased use of plastic -free alternatives from winegrowers to avoid further environmental pollution. This could not only clean the floors, but also protect the waters in the area.
conclusions and outlook
The discovery of microplastics in the vineyards of the Moselle and Saar is not only a specific problem, but also reflects a broader challenge in agriculture. It is crucial to further examine the source of the microplastics and take measures to protect the environment from the harmful effects of this substance. Research will continue to be necessary to understand the scope of the problem and to develop sustainable solutions for healthy wine production.
- Nag
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