New Perspective on the Nanoplastics Disrupting the Reproduction of an Endangered Fern in Artificial Freshwater

The potential risks of micro/nanoplastics on the ecological environment, particularly aquatic fauna, have been realized in recent years. However, information about its potential effects on aquatic plants is scarce. In this study, a four-week exposure experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of varying polystyrene nanoplastics concentration (PS-NPs, 0–100 μg/mL) on the early development of an endangered aquatic plant, Ceratopteris...