Environmental Science Processes & Impacts,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(10), P. 1615 - 1625
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
study
confirms
that
the
synergistic
effects
of
binary
ZnO
NPs
and
TBBPA
lead
to
combined
toxicity,
while
regulation
HA
alleviates
oxidative
stress
toxicological
response.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
271, P. 115935 - 115935
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
The
accumulation
of
microplastics
in
agricultural
soil
brings
unexpected
adverse
effects
on
crop
growth
and
quality,
which
is
threatening
the
sustainability
agriculture.
Biochar
an
emerging
amendment
material
interest
as
it
can
remediate
pollutants.
However,
mechanisms
underlying
biochar
alleviated
toxic
crops
were
largely
unknown.
Using
a
common
economic
crop,
peanut
targeted
species,
present
study
evaluated
plant
physiologica
molecular
response
rhizosphere
microbiome
when
facing
microplastic
contamination
amendment.
Transcriptome
analyses
conducted
root
treated
with
CK
(no
no
addition),
MP
(1.5%
polystyrene
addition)
MB
microplastic+2%
shell
addition).
results
indicated
that
had
inhibitory
development
bacterial
diversity
function.
application
could
significantly
promote
expressions
key
genes
associated
antioxidant
activities,
lignin
synthesis,
nitrogen
transport
energy
metabolism
to
alleviate
reactive
oxygen
species
stress,
structure
damage,
nutrient
limitation,
inhibition
induced
by
root.
In
addition,
showed
restore
richness
microbial
communities
inhibited
availability
regulating
abundance
cycling-related
organic
matter
decomposition-related
communities.
Consequently,
enhance
promoting
oxidative
stress
resistance,
benefit
microecological
environment
for
development,
thereby
improved
plant-soil
system
health
microplastic-contaminated
agroecosystem.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
195, P. 109257 - 109257
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Micro-and-nano
plastics
(MNPs)
are
pervasive
in
terrestrial
ecosystems
and
represent
an
increasing
threat
to
plant
health;
however,
the
mechanisms
underlying
their
phytotoxicity
remain
inadequately
understood.
MNPs
can
infiltrate
plants
through
roots
or
leaves,
causing
a
range
of
toxic
effects,
including
inhibiting
water
nutrient
uptake,
reducing
seed
germination
rates,
impeding
photosynthesis,
resulting
oxidative
damage
within
system.
The
effects
complex
influenced
by
various
factors
size,
shape,
functional
groups,
concentration.
Recent
advancements
omics
technologies
such
as
proteomics,
metabolomics,
transcriptomics,
microbiomics,
coupled
with
emerging
like
4D
omics,
phenomics,
spatial
single-cell
offer
unprecedented
insight
into
physiological,
molecular,
cellular
responses
exposure.
This
literature
review
synthesizes
current
findings
regarding
MNPs-induced
phytotoxicity,
emphasizing
alterations
gene
expression,
protein
synthesis,
metabolic
pathways,
physiological
disruptions
revealed
analyses.
We
summarize
how
interact
structures,
disrupt
processes,
induce
stress,
ultimately
affecting
growth
productivity.
Furthermore,
we
have
identified
critical
knowledge
gaps
proposed
future
research
directions,
highlighting
necessity
for
integrative
studies
elucidate
pathways
toxicity
plants.
In
conclusion,
this
underscores
potential
approaches
MNPs-phytotoxicity
develop
strategies
mitigating
environmental
impact
on
health.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(22), P. 9875 - 9886
Published: May 9, 2024
Zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
cause
biotoxicity
and
pose
a
potential
ecological
threat;
however,
their
effects
on
plant
metabolism
eco-corona
evolution
between
NPs
organisms
remain
unclear.
This
study
clarified
the
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
physiological
metabolic
responses
induced
by
three
different
ZnO
with
sizes
hydrophobicity
in
sprouts
(
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
279, P. 116490 - 116490
Published: May 24, 2024
With
increasing
plastic
manufacture
and
consumption,
microplastics/nanoplastics
(MP/NP)
pollution
has
become
one
of
the
world's
pressing
global
environmental
issues,
which
poses
significant
threats
to
ecosystems
human
health.
In
recent
years,
sharp
researches
have
confirmed
that
MP/NP
had
direct
or
indirect
effects
on
vegetative
growth
sexual
process
vascular
plant.
But
potential
mechanisms
remain
ambiguous.
particles
can
be
adsorbed
and/or
absorbed
by
plant
roots
leaves
thus
cause
diverse
This
holistic
review
aims
discuss
plant,
with
special
emphasis
changes
metabolic
molecular
levels.
alter
substance
energy
metabolism,
as
well
shifts
in
gene
expression
patterns.
Key
aspects
affected
stress
include
carbon
nitrogen
amino
acids
biosynthesis
hormone
signal
transduction,
related
genes,
metabolism
those
involved
pathogen
defense.
Additionally,
provides
updated
insights
into
physiological
responses
plants
exposed
MP/NP,
encompassing
phenomena
such
seed/spore
germination,
photosynthesis,
oxidative
stress,
cytotoxicity,
genotoxicity.
By
examining
impact
from
both
perspectives,
this
sets
stage
for
future
investigations
complex
interactions
between
pollutants.