PFOA accumulation in the leaves of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) and its effects on plant growth, oxidative status, and photosynthetic performance

Abstract Background Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are emerging contaminants of increasing concern due to their presence in the environment, with potential impacts on ecosystems and human health. These substances are considered “forever chemicals” due to their recalcitrance to degradation, and th...

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Published in:	BMC Plant Biology
Main Authors:	Fabrizio Pietrini, Anna Wyrwicka-Drewniak, Laura Passatore, Isabel Nogués, Massimo Zacchini, Enrica Donati
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-06-01
Subjects:	Antioxidant activity Chlorophyll fluorescence Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) Photochemical reflectance
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05269-0