Phytotoxicity describes any adverse effects on plant growth, physiology, or metabolism caused by a chemical substance, such as high levels of fertilizers, herbicides, heavy metals, or nanoparticles.[1] General phytotoxic effects include altered plant metabolism, growth inhibition, or plant death.[2] Changes to plant metabolism and growth are the result of disrupted physiological functioning, including inhibition of photosynthesis, water and nutrient uptake, cell division, or seed germination.[1]
^ abHasanuzzaman M, Mohsin SM, Bhuyan MB, Bhuiyan TF, Anee TI, Masud AA, Nahar K (2020), "Phytotoxicity, environmental and health hazards of herbicides: challenges and ways forward", Agrochemicals Detection, Treatment and Remediation, Elsevier, pp. 55–99, doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-103017-2.00003-9, ISBN978-0-08-103017-2, S2CID213066898