Exploring the interaction between polystyrene nanoplastics and Allium cepa during germination: Internalization in root cells, induction of toxicity and oxidative stress
Lucia Giorgetti, Carmelina Spanò, Simonetta Muccifora, Stefania Bottega, Francesco Barbieri, Lorenza Bellani, Monica Ruffini Castiglione
Topics & Concepts
AlliumGenotoxicityGerminationInternalizationMitotic indexMicronucleus testOxidative stressMeristemRoot tipHorticultureChemistryToxicityBiologyBotanyBiophysicsShootMitosisBiochemistryCell biologyCellOrganic chemistryMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties