Work package 1: Adopting and application of methods for detecting and determining the amount and type of microplastics in the soil in hot spots

Work package 2: Setting up of model experiments with variants including soils with different texture and soil reaction and different types, sizes and concentrations of microplastics and two crops (field peas and oats).

Work package 3: Monitoring of microbiological activity with a gas chromatograph and determination of functional diversity of microorganisms

Work package 4: Assessment of the impact of MP on chemical, agrochemical and physical soil properties