Accumulation and translocation of copper and gold nanoparticles in Petroselinum crispum segments under root irrigation conditions

Abstract

The application of metal nanoparticles in the industry and medicine results in their release into the environment which can have a negative impact on human health. The effects of gold (AuNPs) and copper (CuNPs) nanoparticles at the concentration range of 1-200 mg/L on parsley (Petroselinum crispum) under conditions of root exposure and the translocation in roots and leaves were investigated in a tenday experiment.