Summary
This project will examine how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals”, get into and accumulate in crops such as radish, lettuce, and soybean. It will also investigate how uptake of these chemicals by plants may reduce food quality. The research team will use advanced analytical tools measure the update of PFAS chemicals and where they accumulate in plants. Biochemical tests will be used to determine how PFAS exposure affects plants’ ability to absorb and produce nutrients. The results will fill a key knowledge gap about how PFAS move within plants and affect fo
