Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) is a widely used, environmentally persistent, perfluorinated sulfonic acid. PFOS has a wide range of uses from being a fire retardant to application resulting in non-stick surfaces. The presence of PFOS in the environment has raised questions about health concerns and how it effects vegetation after exposure. This study looks at the physiological responses and metabolite profile of velvetleaf (<i>Abutilon theophrasti</i>) and wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum L.</i>) at different PFOS concentrations (0, 25, and 50 mg/kg soil). Several parameters were measured (plant height, root, shoots and seed dry masses, macro and micronutrient contents, and metabolite profile) to determine the effects of PFOS on velvetleaf and wheat.

Effects of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) on plant physiology and metabolite profile

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