Effect of Biodegradable PLA-Based and Conventional LDPE Mulch Films on Pathogenic and Functional Soil Microbial Communities

Int J Mol Sci · 2026 · PMC13300075

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a significant trendno p-value reported

A significant trend observed in our research was an increase in the abundance of actinomycetes exposed to both PLA and LDPE.

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not as significantno p-value reported

Furthermore, the effect of LDPE on this parameter was not as significant as that of organotrophic bacteria.

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