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Copper Nanoparticles and Fungi Help Plants Reduce Arsenic Uptake and Stress
Jim Crocker
14th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study was conducted in Pakistan to address arsenic contamination in soils affecting plant growth
- Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) and arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi (AMF) significantly improved plant health in arsenic-contaminated soils
- Combined treatment of CuNPs and AMF enhanced root and shoot growth, reduced arsenic content in plant tissues, and boosted antioxidative enzyme activity
References
Main Study
1) Application of CuNPs and AMF alleviates arsenic stress by encompassing reduced arsenic uptake through metabolomics and ionomics alterations in Elymus sibiricus
Published 13th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05359-z
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