10 Questions
What is one of the benefits of foliar application of nanoparticles in agriculture?
Reducing heavy metal accumulation in plants
What is a potential issue with the use of foliar nanoparticles in agriculture?
Raising food safety concerns
Which activity has been shown by foliar applied TiO2 nanoparticles?
Germicidal activity
How can foliar application of high concentrations of metal nanoparticles impact crops?
Cause electrolyte leakage and membrane damage
What adverse effects can CuO and Ag nanoparticles have on plants?
Affect the structure and function of photosynthetic machineries
What are potential symptoms after foliar application of CuO nanoparticles?
Stomata closure
Why is the use of foliar nanoparticles limited in agriculture?
Unknown toxicity risks
How can foliar application of NPs impact plant yield?
(1) Cause electrolyte leakage and membrane damage, (2) Decrease photosynthetic pigment content, (3) Induce oxidative stress
What are some hazards that can be reduced by foliar application of NPs?
(1) Yield reduction, (2) Low soil utilization rate, (3) Heavy metal accumulation
What do NP-loaded vegetables and plant-based products like feed impose on consumers?
Toxicity risks
Explore the genotoxicity, decreased biomass, and reduced enzyme activity induced by TiO2 nanoparticles on crops. Learn about the challenges posed by the adherence of nanoparticles on the leaf surface and the potential contamination of food crops. Understand the risk of toxic product formation due to the high reactivity of these nanoparticles.
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