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nanoparticle-crop interaction has yielded confusing results, ranging from strong toxicity to
positive effects. This study may help to further understand the interaction of nanoparticles
with the environment prior to their use in agriculture.
A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This research was funded by ‗ Ciencia Básica SEP-CONACyT CB-151881 ' and
‗ Cinvestav Unidad Saltillo '. F.F.-L. and F.L.-V. received grant-aided support from ‗ Sistema
Nacional de Investigadores '. M.F. V.-R., J.L. H.-L., and I. G.-O. received grant-aided support
from CONACyT, Mexico.
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