Uptake and impact of carbon dots and their copper complex on tomato health

Environmental Science Nano 2026

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Authors: Xu Yao, Yu Shen, Peiguang Hu, Abigail M. Stitgen, Laura A. Kesner, Leslie R. Sigmon, Chaoyi Deng, Safia Z. Jilani, Zeev Rosenzweig, D. Howard Fairbrother, Juan Pablo Giraldo, W. Elmer
+2 more Jason Christopher White, Christy L. Haynes
DOI: 10.1039/d5en00576k
Cited by: 1
References: 52

Abstract

This work describes the synthesis of copper-loaded carbon dots and their application for suppressing Fusarium disease in tomatoes. These carbon dots could be an effective tool for delivering copper or chelating out heavy metals in plants.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications Electromagnetic wave absorption materials Plant Disease Management Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Nano
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
1588–1600
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN