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What is one of the benefits of foliar application of nanoparticles in agriculture?
What is one of the benefits of foliar application of nanoparticles in agriculture?
- Increasing heavy metal toxicity in plants
- Limiting root and shoot growth
- Inducing oxidative stress in plants
- Reducing heavy metal accumulation in plants (correct)
What is a potential issue with the use of foliar nanoparticles in agriculture?
What is a potential issue with the use of foliar nanoparticles in agriculture?
- Improving gene expressions in plants
- Boosting nutrient content in crops
- Enhancing soil utilization rate
- Raising food safety concerns (correct)
Which activity has been shown by foliar applied TiO2 nanoparticles?
Which activity has been shown by foliar applied TiO2 nanoparticles?
- Increasing photosynthetic pigment content
- Inducing heavy metal accumulation
- Germicidal activity (correct)
- Promoting root and shoot growth
How can foliar application of high concentrations of metal nanoparticles impact crops?
How can foliar application of high concentrations of metal nanoparticles impact crops?
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What adverse effects can CuO and Ag nanoparticles have on plants?
What adverse effects can CuO and Ag nanoparticles have on plants?
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What are potential symptoms after foliar application of CuO nanoparticles?
What are potential symptoms after foliar application of CuO nanoparticles?
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Why is the use of foliar nanoparticles limited in agriculture?
Why is the use of foliar nanoparticles limited in agriculture?
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How can foliar application of NPs impact plant yield?
How can foliar application of NPs impact plant yield?
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What are some hazards that can be reduced by foliar application of NPs?
What are some hazards that can be reduced by foliar application of NPs?
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What do NP-loaded vegetables and plant-based products like feed impose on consumers?
What do NP-loaded vegetables and plant-based products like feed impose on consumers?
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