Oates, Nicola Claire, Nay, Edward, Cary, Timothy J et al. (2 more authors) (2024) New weapons explosive exhibits persistent toxicity in plants. Nature Plants. ISSN 2055-026X
Abstract
Explosives are widespread, toxic and persistent environmental pollutants. 2,4-Dinitroanisole (DNAN) is being phased in to replace 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) in munitions. Here we demonstrate that only low levels of DNAN are detoxified in Arabidopsis, leaving it to remain as a substrate for monodehydroascorbate reductase 6 mediated chronic phytotoxicity. Enhancing the potential for environmental toxicity, DNAN is readily transported to the aerial tissues exposing this toxin to herbivores and the wider food chain.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s) 2024 |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Biology (York) > Centre for Novel Agricultural Products (CNAP) (York) The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Biology (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 11 Dec 2024 12:20 |
Last Modified: | 12 Dec 2024 00:20 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41477-024-01863-0 |
Status: | Published online |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/s41477-024-01863-0 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:220713 |
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