Assessment of TiO2 Nanoparticles on Maize Seedlings and Terrestrial Isopods Under Greenhouse Conditions

This study aims to evaluate the TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) and soil type effect on Zea mays L. seedlings assess of NPs retained in organic matter terrestrial isopods (Armadillidium vulgare, Latreille). It was hypothesized that (i) combined pH minerals, addition harm maize plants, (ii) increasing Ti’s content (OM) causes mortality isopods. Under greenhouse conditions, effects (300 600 mg kg?1 dry soil) were assessed during 21 days acid or alkaline soils, with an layer above surface (3 cm). An inhibitory plant length root size clearly shown at but not soils. Besides, a higher amount Ti accumulated tissues than those grown soil. increase caused concentrations (SOM), which harmed survival weight when OM is consumed. Isopods limit consumption high while leached toward deeper layers allowing reduction height Z. plants Nevertheless, further investigations association natural conditions are required.