Eps-Corona Mitigates the Cyto-Genotoxic Effects of the Polystyrene Nanoparticles and Bpa Mixtures in Allium Cepa

Physiological and Biochemical Effects of Polystyrene Micro/Nano Plastics on Arabidopsis Thaliana

From soil to shoot plant responses to polystyrene nanoplastics and relevance for sustainable food systems

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Tiny plastic particles from broken-down polystyrene (a common plastic) can be absorbed by plant roots and leaves, sometimes building up in the parts we actually eat, like grains and leafy greens. This review of existing research found that some crops (rice, lettuce, garlic) are harmed by these plastics, showing stress and stunted growth, while others (wheat) seem more resistant, meaning the risk to our food supply likely depends on what we're growing. The bottom line: we need better testing methods to understand how much of this plastic is ending up on our plates and what that means for our health.

Nanoplastic-Induced Biological Effects In Vivo and In Vitro: An Overview

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Researchers reviewed how nanoplastics accumulate in and harm living organisms, finding that particle size, surface charge, exposure dose, and duration all influence toxicity — with smaller, charged particles penetrating cells more readily and chemical additives amplifying harm beyond the plastics themselves.