Foliar polystyrene nanoplastics modulate cadmium uptake and root-to-shoot translocation in hydroponic Spinacia oleracea L.: Time- and concentration-dependent responses
The accumulation of plastics and heavy metals (HMs) in the environment has become a significant global concern due to their persistence, ubiquity, and potential ecological impacts. Atmospheric micro- and nanoplastics (MP, NP) are capable of undergoing long-range transport and can be deposited onto plant shoots through...