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., C., R., A., B. (1991). CYTO-MORPHOLOGICAL ALTERATIONS INDUCED BY SURFACTANTS. ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY, 31, 179-185.

CYTO-MORPHOLOGICAL ALTERATIONS INDUCED BY SURFACTANTS

BELLANI, LORENZA;
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.
1991
Bellani, L., C., R., A., B. (1991). CYTO-MORPHOLOGICAL ALTERATIONS INDUCED BY SURFACTANTS. ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY, 31, 179-185.
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