Aluminum and copper oxide nanoparticles alter secondary metabolites, antioxidants, and biochemical markers in key lime: in vitro approach

This work provides precious insights into the differential impacts of metallic NPs on the development and quality of lime plants and the underlying mechanisms involved in NPs accumulation, highlighting the possible hazards of manufactured NPs in the environment, especially for valuable plant species. However, the controlled use of NPs-particularly aluminum oxide-may offer agronomic benefits, but their application must be carefully handled to prevent toxicity.