Mikro- i nanoplastiki (MNP) są wszechobecnymi zanieczyszczeniami środowiskowymi, które mogą być absorbowane przez rośliny, wpły­wając na ich rozwój i funkcjonowanie. Badania pokazują, że wielkość, ładunek powierzchniowy oraz właściwości fizykochemiczne MNP odgrywają kluczową rolę w procesie pobierania i transportu tych cząstek w roślinach. Większość nanocząstek polistyrenu akumuluje sięw korzeniach, a ich transport do części nadziemnych jest ograniczony. Mniejsze cząstki mają większą zdolność penetracji tkanek roślin­nych, co może prowadzić do ich przemieszczania się przez ksylem. Toksyczność MNP wynika z wywoływania stresu oksydacyjnego, za­burzeń wzrostu oraz uszkodzeń strukturalnych komórek, co może mieć poważne konsekwencje dla zdrowia roślin i bezpieczeństwa żyw­ności. Dodatkowo, interakcje MNP z metalami ciężkimi, takimi jak arsen, mogą nasilać negatywne skutki dla roślin. Wobec powyższego konieczne jest podjęcie dalszych badań nad wpływem MNP na rośliny, zwłaszcza w kontekście ich przenikania do łańcucha pokarmowego.

Micro- and nanoplastics (MNP) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants that can be absorbed by plants, affecting their growth and functioning. Research indicates that the size, surface charge, and physicochemical properties of MNP play a key role in the uptake and transport of these particles within plants. Most polystyrene nanoparticles accumulate in the roots, with limited transport to the above-ground parts. Smaller particles have a greater ability to penetrate plant tissues, potentially allowing them to move through the xylem. The toxicity of MNP stems from inducing oxidative stress, growth disturbances, and structural cell damage, which can have serious consequences for plant health and food safety. Moreover, interactions between MNP and heavy metals, such as arsenic, can exacerbate negative effects on plants. In view of the above, it is essential to undertake further research on the impact of MNP on plants, particularly regarding their penetration into the food chain.

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