Accumulation of Nanoparticles in Plants
摘要
NanotechnologyNanotechnology has emerged as a transformative technology revolutionizing diverse fields, including agricultureAgriculture. Recent research highlights the potential of nanomaterialsNanomaterials to enhance plantPlant productivity, strengthen resistance to stressStresses factors, and mitigate the environmental and health impacts of agricultural practices. These advancements contribute to improved food quality, safety, and socio-economic developmentDevelopment . However, the widespread application of nanomaterialsNanomaterials raises environmental concerns, particularly their unintended release into soilSoil, water, and air during production, use, or disposal. NanoparticlesNanoparticles (NPs), characterized by their unique physical and chemical properties, can persist in the environment, leading to potential risks to ecosystems and human health. SoilSoil serves as a critical reservoir for nanoparticle accumulationNanoparticle accumulation, with these materials entering through atmospheric deposition, agricultural applicationsAgricultural applications, bioremediation processes, factory effluents, and human activities. The interaction of nanoparticlesNanoparticles (NPs) with plantsPlant, especially their absorption and accumulation in seedsSeeds , has significant implications for food safety and human health. PlantPlant seedsSeeds , as the primary point of contact with soilSoil nanoparticlesNanoparticles (NPs), absorb these materials based on size, type, and surface chargeSurface charge, allowing their migration from the seedSeeds coat to the embryo and subsequently to other plantPlant organs. This chapter delves into the mechanisms governing nanoparticle absorptionNanoparticle absorption by plantPlant seedsSeeds , their translocationTranslocation from rootsRoot to stemsStem and leaves, and their accumulation within plantPlant tissuesTissue. Experimental findings elucidating these processes provide insights into nanoparticleNanoparticles (NPs) behavior in the soilSoil-plantPlant system, offering valuable perspectives on managing nanotechnologyNanotechnology applications in agricultureAgriculture to balance benefits with potential risks.