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Uptake and translocation of nanoplastics in mono and dicot vegetables
  • Zytowski E,
  • Mollavali M,
  • Baldermann S
Zytowski E
IGZ - Leibniz-Institut fur Gemuse- und Zierpflanzenbau Grosbeeren/Erfurt eV

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Mollavali M
IGZ - Leibniz-Institut fur Gemuse- und Zierpflanzenbau Grosbeeren/Erfurt eV
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Baldermann S
IGZ - Leibniz-Institut fur Gemuse- und Zierpflanzenbau Grosbeeren/Erfurt eV
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Abstract

The increased production and use of plastics have negative impacts on the environment. However, not only the polymers themselves, but also smaller particles used for instance in cosmetics or derived from decomposition are toxicologically relevant. In recent years, research has focused on the occurrence of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in air, soil and water, whereas the entry into plants has hardly been investigated. To determine the load, translocation of MNPs and their effects on metabolism, pak choi, tomato, radish and asparagus have been exposed with fluorescent-labeled particles; poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) or polystyrene (PS) of different sizes and surface modifications. By means of fluorescence microscopy the entry of NP regardless of their size (100 nm – 500 nm) and surface modification (unmodified, COOH or NH 2) has been demonstrated. Additionally, metabolic changes induced by MNPs have been determined by metabolomics. The entry could pose a potential risk to food safety as well as quality and needs greater concern and further research.
22 Mar 2024Submitted to Plant, Cell & Environment
06 Apr 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
20 Apr 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
16 Jul 20241st Revision Received
18 Jul 2024Submission Checks Completed
18 Jul 2024Assigned to Editor
19 Jul 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
19 Jul 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
26 Jul 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
09 Aug 20242nd Revision Received
12 Aug 2024Submission Checks Completed
12 Aug 2024Assigned to Editor
12 Aug 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
12 Aug 2024Editorial Decision: Accept