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A Recent Study Shows That Plants Can Absorb Nanoplastics Via Their Roots. And The Plastics Could Block The Roots From Properly Absorbing Water; Prevent Plants From Growing Properly And Harming Seedling Development; Alter The Genetic Makeup Of Plants, Making It Impossible To Resist Disease. It’s Also Concerning Because We Eat Plants.
Plants can absorb tiny pieces of plastic through their roots that stunt their growth | Daily Mail OnlineThe findings from experts from the US and China are the first to provide direct evidence that nanoscale plastic particles can accumulate within land plants.