The article "Effects of microplastics on soil carbon pool and terrestrial plant performance" by Yalan Chen et al. explores the impacts of microplastics on soil properties, soil carbon dynamics, and plant performance. Microplastics, which are increasingly present in soil environments, can alter soil physicochemical properties such as bulk density, porosity, and pH, affecting microbial habitats and activities. These changes can influence soil organic matter (SOM) turnover and carbon stability. Microplastics can also serve as inert carbon sources, contributing to soil carbon storage and affecting microbial necromass accumulation. Additionally, microplastics can introduce leachates that alter dissolved organic matter (DOM) composition and increase its aromaticity and molecular weight. These changes can affect soil nutrient cycling and plant performance, including seed germination, vegetative and reproductive growth, and root traits. The article highlights the need for further research to understand the complex interactions between microplastics and soil ecosystems, particularly in terms of microbial community structure, enzyme activity, and the accumulation of microbial necromass.The article "Effects of microplastics on soil carbon pool and terrestrial plant performance" by Yalan Chen et al. explores the impacts of microplastics on soil properties, soil carbon dynamics, and plant performance. Microplastics, which are increasingly present in soil environments, can alter soil physicochemical properties such as bulk density, porosity, and pH, affecting microbial habitats and activities. These changes can influence soil organic matter (SOM) turnover and carbon stability. Microplastics can also serve as inert carbon sources, contributing to soil carbon storage and affecting microbial necromass accumulation. Additionally, microplastics can introduce leachates that alter dissolved organic matter (DOM) composition and increase its aromaticity and molecular weight. These changes can affect soil nutrient cycling and plant performance, including seed germination, vegetative and reproductive growth, and root traits. The article highlights the need for further research to understand the complex interactions between microplastics and soil ecosystems, particularly in terms of microbial community structure, enzyme activity, and the accumulation of microbial necromass.