Polystyrene microplastics protect lettuce (Lactuca sativa) from the hazardous effects of Cu(OH)2 nanopesticides

Copper-based nanopesticides are released into the environment during foliar spray application, and they could, on their own or in combination with microplastics (MPs), pose threats to environmental safety and human health. In this study, Cu(OH)2 nanowires greatly decreased the vigor of lettuce seeds...

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Main Authors: Guanjie Yan, YongHao Sun, Liting Yang, Yao Zhang, Weicheng Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2022.1087754/full