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199963
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Interactions between carbon black nanoparticles and the brown algae Fucus serratus: Inhibition of fertilization and zygotic development
Author(s)
Nielsen, HD; Berry, LS; Stone, V; Burridge, TR; Fernandes, TF
Year
2008
Is Peer Reviewed?
1
Journal
Nanotoxicology
ISSN:
1743-5390
EISSN:
1743-5404
Volume
2
Issue
2
Page Numbers
88-97
DOI
10.1080/17435390802109185
Web of Science Id
WOS:000260297100005
Abstract
The effects of manufactured carbon black (CB) nanoparticles on reproduction and early development of the marine brown algae Fucus serratus were studied. Results obtained indicated that effects of CB on sperm concentration and fertilization, body axis alignment, germination and rhizoid elongation were primarily physical. CB nanoparticles added to sperm suspension and embryo cultures, formed large agglomerates that removed sperm from suspension and reduced fertilization success at 100mgl−1. Correct alignment of the polar axis was reduced at 50mgl−1. From EM imaging there was no clear evidence of CB nanoparticle uptake in the zygotes. Instead zygotes were covered by agglomerates of CB nanoparticles that may have shaded for incident light that is crucial for alignment of the polar body axis. Germination and rhizoid elongation, both independent of light, were unaffected by CB nanoparticles.
Keywords
Brown algae; nanoparticles; plant; macroalgae; embryo; carbon black; fertilization
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