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Planten verstoppen zich niet: dat is veel makkelijker werken dan met walvissen
Summary
Researchers found that plants experience stress from nano- and microplastics but that the effects do not substantially compromise food safety, with a researcher noting broad acceptance that these particles are now ubiquitous in daily life.
Planten krijgen stress van microscopisch kleine plasticdeeltjes, maar dat heeft geen grote gevolgen voor de voedselveiligheid. „Ik heb min of meer geaccepteerd dat nano- en microplastics overal in ons dagelijks leven voorkomen.”
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