Plants Can Accumulate Nanoparticles In Tissues
Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 10:28
in Biology & Nature
Plants can take up nanoparticles and accumulate them in their tissues, according to new research. 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.