Microplastic-Mediated Heavy Metal Uptake in Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.): Implications for Food Safety and Agricultural Sustainability

This study investigates how different types of microplastics (MPs)—fibers, glitter, plastic bags, and plastic bottles—influence heavy metal uptake in lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.), a commonly consumed leafy vegetable. A controlled eight-week pot experiment was conducted in a greenho...

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Main Authors: Bhakti Jadhav, Agnieszka Medyńska-Juraszek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/11/2370
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