Fluorescent quantum dot as model imaging probe for studying plant uptake, systemic mobility, localization in plant tissue and potential fate of ultra-small nanoparticles

Das S., Tharkur J., Tetard L., Gesquiere A., Santra S.
University of Central Florida, US

Keywords: bioimaging, fate, mobility, nanoparticle, nanotoxicity, plant uptake, quantum dot

Semiconductor fluorescent quantum dots (Qdots) are popularly used as bioimaging taggants in live cell imaging and spectroscopy. In recent years, Qdots taggants are emerging in agricultural applications. Studies are primarily focused on nanotoxicity of ultra-small size water-soluble Qdots in plant systems. In this study, we have developed CdS:Mn/ZnS and ZnS:Mn/ZnS Qdot based model bioimaging probes for studying plant uptake, distribution, localization and potential fate of ultra-small size (

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Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Biotech, Biomaterials and Biomedical: TechConnect Briefs 2016
Published: May 22, 2016
Pages: 13 - 16
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Personal & Home Care, Food & Agriculture
Topic: Personal & Home Care, Food & Agriculture
ISBN: 978-0-9975-1172-7