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VOL. 3, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Cytogenetic effects of quinalphos 25% EC on the root tip cells of Allium cepa L.
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Anu Joy
Abstract
Quinalphos 25% EC is an organophosphorus (OP) insecticide used to effectively control plant hoppers, caterpillars, leaf miners, sucking pests and boll worms in various crops like vegetables, plantation crops, fruit crops, paddy and sugarcane. The present investigation is conducted to investigate the cytogenetic effects induced by Quinalphos 25% EC on the root tip cells of Allium cepa L. In this study, mitotic indices and cytogenetic abnormalities of root tip cells of Allium cepa L. were evaluated with the different concentrations of test solutions of Quinalphos 25% EC and duration of treatment. It was noted that the test solutions remarkably reduced the mitotic indices and increased the abnormalities in a dose dependent and time dependent manner. The results of the study suggests the intensive study of mutagenic potential of Quinalphos 25% EC on the non-target systems like other animals and humans as its regular and vast application is a potential threat to the genetic constitution of them.
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Pages:123-125
How to cite this article:
Anu Joy "Cytogenetic effects of quinalphos 25% EC on the root tip cells of <em>Allium cepa</em> L. ". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 123-125
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