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Carbon nanofibers as a micronutrient carrier in plants: efficient translocation and controlled release of Cu nanoparticles

Mohammad Ashfaq, Nishith Verma, Suphiya Khan

Environmental Science Nano · 2016 · 145 citations · 36 references

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The impact of carbon nanofibers (CNFs) as a carrier for the micronutrients (Cu NPs) on plant growth through easy translocation and slow release of the Cu NPs in plant tissues.

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