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Microplastics Increase Cadmium Absorption and Hinder Growth in Red Amaranth
Jim Crocker
27th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study was conducted by Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel on the effects of microplastics (MPs) and cadmium (Cd) on red amaranth
- Different types and concentrations of MPs did not negatively affect seed germination but increased phytotoxicity and decreased stress tolerance
- Polystyrene (PS) MPs reduced phosphorus and potassium uptake while increasing cadmium uptake in red amaranth, raising food safety concerns
AgricultureEnvironmentPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Microplastics increase cadmium absorption and impair nutrient uptake and growth in red amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor L.) in the presence of cadmium and biochar
Published 26th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05312-0
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