Co-exposure of imidacloprid and nanoparticle Ag or CeO2 to Cucurbita pepo (zucchini): Contaminant bioaccumulation and translocation

The use of engineered nanomaterial (ENMs) has increased dramatically and the possible interaction of these materials with soil-borne organic co-contaminants is largely unknown. Imidacloprid (IMDA) is a neonicotinoid insecticide and one of the most widely used pesticides in the United States and significant concerns have risen due to unknown role of these insecticides in pollinator decline. As such, understanding ENM interactions with these...