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  • Nanomaterials offer significant advantages in agriculture, driving their increasing popularity.
  • Essential metal nanoparticles (NPs) are widely manufactured for agricultural and biotechnological uses due to unique properties.
  • Plant interactions with nanomaterials are critical as plants are part of the food chain and interact with soil, water, and atmosphere.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize current findings on the phytotoxicity of essential metal-based nanomaterials in agriculture.
  • To discuss the interactions between nanomaterials and vascular plants.
  • To highlight knowledge gaps regarding NP accumulation in plants.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of recent studies on metal-based nanomaterials in agriculture.
  • Analysis of research on plant-nanomaterial interactions and phytotoxicity.
  • Identification of research gaps in NP quantification and localization within plants.

Main Results:

  • Essential metal nanoparticles are increasingly used in agriculture, but their phytotoxicity and bioavailability are key concerns.
  • Research indicates significant interactions between nanomaterials and vascular plants.
  • The accumulation, quantification, and localization of NPs within plants remain poorly understood.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is essential to fully understand the phytotoxicity and bioavailability of essential metal nanomaterials.
  • Clarifying NP accumulation, quantification, and localization in plants is necessary for safe and effective agricultural applications.
  • Addressing these knowledge gaps will facilitate the responsible integration of nanomaterials in plant protection strategies.