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Response of Titanium Nanoparticles to Plant Growth: Agricultural Perspectives

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Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 41

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Utilization of nanoparticles (NPs) has increased tremendously in recent years by virtue of their unique properties, which can be applied for numerous purposes. Titanium (Ti)/titanium dioxide (TiO2) NPs are among the most widely used NPs for applications including the agriculture sector. Titanium is considered a beneficial element for plant growth and its nano form can be used to improve growth and yield of plants. Research has shown that TiO2 NPs generate both positive as well as a negative impact to plant growth. This review discusses current knowledge of TiO2 NPs including their interactions, transport, and translocation within plants, and future perspectives regarding their use.

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  2. Tree Seed Center, College of Forest Resources and Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China

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Faraz, A., Faizan, M., Fariduddin, Q., Hayat, S. (2020). Response of Titanium Nanoparticles to Plant Growth: Agricultural Perspectives. In: Hayat, S., Pichtel, J., Faizan, M., Fariduddin, Q. (eds) Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 41. Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, vol 41. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33996-8_5

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