Uptake of polystyrene nanospheres by wheat and <i>Arabidopsis</i> roots in agar, hydroponics, and soil

Summary

Researchers studied the uptake of polystyrene nanoplastic particles by wheat and Arabidopsis roots across three growing systems: agar, hydroponics, and soil. The study found that plant roots can absorb nanoplastic particles, raising concerns about food chain contamination. The findings suggest that nanoplastics in agricultural soils may enter food crops and ultimately reach human consumers.