The present review addresses certain important aspects regarding nanoparticles and the environment,
with an emphasis on plant science. The production and characterization of nanoparticles is the focus of
this review, providing an idea of the range and the consolidation of these aspects in the literature, with
modifications on the routes of synthesis and the application of the analytical techniques for
characterization of the nanoparticles (NPs). Additionally, aspects related to the interaction between
the NPs and plants, their toxicities, and the phytoremediation process, among others, are also discussed.
Future trends are also presented, supplying evidence for certain possibilities regarding new research
involving nanoparticles and plants.