Phytotoxicity of halloysite nanotubes using wheat as a model: seed germination and growth
Linhong Chen, Zizheng Guo, Biyin Lao, Chunlei Li, Zhu JianHua, Rongmin Yu, Mingxian Liu
Abstract
Exposure of wheat to commercially available halloysite nanotubes at various concentrations (0.1 to 100 mg mL −1 ) results in an initial increase in crop growth, followed by certain phytotoxicity at high concentration.
Topics & Concepts
HalloysitePhytotoxicityGerminationAgronomyMaterials scienceHorticultureBiologyComposite materialClay minerals and soil interactionsIron oxide chemistry and applicationsTherapeutic Uses of Natural Elements