Plants Can Accumulate Nanoparticles in Tissues
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 20:21
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Researchers at the University of Delaware have provided what is believed to be the first experimental evidence that plants can take up nanoparticles and accumulate them in their tissues. The laboratory study, which involved pumpkin plants, indicates a possible pathway for nanoparticles to enter the food chain. The research also reveals a new experimental approach for studying nanoparticles and their potential impacts.
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