Unravelling the interactions between nano-hydroxyapatite and the roots of phosphorus deficient barley plants
Augusta Szameitat, Anurag Sharma, Francesco Minutello, Andrea Pinna, Mériem Er-Rafik, Thomas H. Hansen, Daniel P. Persson, Birgit Andersen, Steen Husted
Abstract
nHAP (mainly composed of Ca and P, but also spiked with Sr, V and Ce tracers) initially adheres to the surface of roots, before penetrating and dissolving in the plant.
Topics & Concepts
Nano-PhosphorusChemistryEnvironmental chemistryMaterials scienceNanotechnologyChemical engineeringComposite materialOrganic chemistryEngineeringClay minerals and soil interactionsGeochemistry and Elemental AnalysisAluminum toxicity and tolerance in plants and animals