“…In addition, the biological tests carried out (germination index, average seedling height, green and dry biomass) on Lypercosium esculentum , San Marzano variety tomato plants that were in direct interaction with the copolymer showed their normal growth and development, which suggests a negligible toxic effect and implicitly a compatibility of the copolymer with the environment [ 18 ]. Given the essential role of this pigment in photosynthesis and, indirectly, in the metabolism and physiological state of the plants, it is very important to quantify the total chlorophyll content of the plant leaves that came into contact with the copolymers [ 19 ]. By mixing CL with other polymers (such as polydimethylsiloxane), it is possible to synthesize copolymers or composites with modified physical, chemical, and mechanical properties [ 20 ].…”