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.

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