Abstract:In order to clarify the effect of nano titanium dioxide particles (TiO2 NPs) on growth of Lactuca sativa, the growth, physiological and biochemical indexes of L. sativa were studied treated with TiO2 NPs (300-1 200 mg/L) by using a self-designed hydroponic device. The results showed that the root length, stem length, leaf surface area, fresh weight and dry weight of seedlings increased treated with 300 mg/L TiO2 NPs. With the increasing of TiO2 NPs concentration, the growth indexes showed a downward trend, but still higher than those of the control group. The activities of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, POD) in L. sativa decreased significantly at low TiO2 NPs concen-tration (300 mg/L). With the increament of TiO2 NPs concentration, the activities of SOD, POD gradually increased. Therefore, it was suggested that L. sativa has a concentration-dependent effect on TiO2 stress, showing "promotion at low concentration and inhibition at high concentration". The damage of nanomaterials of L. sativa could be reduced by its antioxidant enzyme system.