Polyethylene Mulch Emissions Differentially Impact the Soil Metabolome and Microbial Community in Field Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Cultivation

PE mulch emissions differentially shift soil microbial communities and metabolic networks, with bacterial proliferation contrasting with fungal suppression. These findings highlight the complex trade-offs between agronomic benefits and soil biological impacts, emphasizing the need for sustainable mulching alternatives.