The biological effects of an anionic synthetic surfactant (ABS) and a non-ionic surfactant (Citowett) were evaluated using roots of onion bulbs (Allium cepa L.). Three parameters were studied: (1) root elongation, (2) the mitotic index, and (3) chromosome aberrations. The effects of increasing concentrations of surfactants were: (1) reduction in root length; (2) decrease in mitotic index and (3) induction of a high level of chromosome aberrations. The effects of ABS and Citowett suggest caution with regard to inappropriate use of these substances.
Bellani, L.M., Rinallo, C., Bennici, A. (1991). Cyto-morphological alterations in Allium roots induced by surfactants. ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY, 31(2), 179-185 [10.1016/0098-8472(91)90068-Y].
Cyto-morphological alterations in Allium roots induced by surfactants
Bellani L. M.;
1991-01-01
Abstract
The biological effects of an anionic synthetic surfactant (ABS) and a non-ionic surfactant (Citowett) were evaluated using roots of onion bulbs (Allium cepa L.). Three parameters were studied: (1) root elongation, (2) the mitotic index, and (3) chromosome aberrations. The effects of increasing concentrations of surfactants were: (1) reduction in root length; (2) decrease in mitotic index and (3) induction of a high level of chromosome aberrations. The effects of ABS and Citowett suggest caution with regard to inappropriate use of these substances.
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