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Plastic and plants
Summary
A study found a mechanism by which nanoplastics can enter plant roots, raising concerns about whether plastic particles in soil could accumulate in food crops. This highlights a potential pathway for nanoplastics to reach the food supply through agricultural uptake.
Reports on the widespread presence of plastic particles in the environment have raised concerns about whether these particles could be taken up by plants and end up on our plates. An experimental study now reveals a mechanism through which nanoplastics can make their way into plant roots.