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A comparative study of phytotoxic effects of metal oxide (CuO, ZnO and NiO) nanoparticles on in-vitro grown Abelmoschus esculentus
Venkidasamy Baskar,Nayeem Safia,Kuppuraj Sree Preethy,Selvaraj Dhivya,Muthu Thiruvengadam,Ramalingam Sathishkumar +5 more
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The extensive use of nanoparticles (NPs) in various industrial and household products pose a threat of their release into the environment as discussed by the authors, and plants being sessile are prone to be directly affected by nanoparticles.Abstract:
The extensive use of nanoparticles (NPs) in various industrial and household products pose a threat of their release into the environment. Plants being sessile are prone to be directly affected by ...read more
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Nanoparticle-Based Sustainable Agriculture and Food Science: Recent Advances and Future Outlook
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Effects of ZnO nanoparticles and its bulk form on growth, antioxidant defense system and expression of oxidative stress related genes in Hordeum vulgare L
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Toxic Potential of Materials at the Nanolevel
TL;DR: The establishment of principles and test procedures to ensure safe manufacture and use of nanomaterials in the marketplace is urgently required and achievable.
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Standardized Methods for the Determination of Antioxidant Capacity and Phenolics in Foods and Dietary Supplements
TL;DR: Methods available for the measurement of antioxidant capacity are reviewed, presenting the general chemistry underlying the assays, the types of molecules detected, and the most important advantages and shortcomings of each method.
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Environmental Significance of Anthocyanins in Plant Stress Responses
TL;DR: The environmental induction of anthocyanins and their proposed importance in ameliorating environmental stresses induced by visible and UVB radiation, drought and cold temperatures are reviewed.