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Sunscreen particles sprayed on rice boost growth during heatwaves
Zinc nanoparticles, found in sunscreen, may help protect rice from heat stress, which is becoming more common due to climate change. Zinc is essential for plant metabolism. While a salt form of this mineral is commonly added to soil or sprayed on leaves as fertilizer, its not very effective. A...