Higher toxicity of nano-scale TiO2 and dose-dependent genotoxicity of nano-scale SiO2 on the cytology and seedling development of broad bean Vicia faba
Higher toxicity of nano-scale TiO2 and dose-dependent genotoxicity of nano-scale SiO2 on the cytology and seedling development of broad bean Vicia faba
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10.1007/s42452-019-0960-z
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发表时间:
2019-08
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2.6
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Thabet;Galal;El ‐ Samahy;Tuda
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作者:
Thabet;Galal;El ‐ Samahy;Tuda
Since nanotechnology entered the field of agriculture, its safety impact on crops has been a high priority interest. Here, we aimed to evaluate the effect of two different types of nanoparticles (n-), n-SiO2and n-TiO2, on the above- and below-ground growth and the root-tip cell mitosis of broad beans (Vicia fabaL.), one of the major carbohydrate food sources as well as an ecotoxicological model plant. Seeds were soaked in n-SiO2and n-TiO2each at different concentrations (25, 50 and 75 mg/L) for 24 h. Nano-TiO2decreased vigor index, reflecting shorter shoots at all concentrations studied. By contrast, germination percentage and root length were not affected by any treatments. Cytological analysis suggested no significant difference in mitotic index (index for cell division activity) from the control. However, total chromosomal aberrations (%) were increased dose-dependently by n-SiO2and dose-independently by n-TiO2. Also, different types of chromosomal abnormalities were induced by the nanomaterials; n-SiO2induced bridges at 50 and 75 mg/L, whereas n-TiO2induced breaks at 50 mg/L. In addition, cells in prophase were more frequently observed and those in anaphase less frequently seen with decreasing n-SiO2concentrations. We concluded that n-TiO2was more toxic than n-SiO2for broad bean chromosomes and early plant development at the concentrations studied. Finally, our review indicates the lack of evidence of germination enhancement by n-TiO2in Poaceae, a large monocotyledon family, which may require further attention.