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VOL. 5, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Cytotoxic effect of urea (Fertilizer) on onion root tip cells
Authors
Sabista Anjum, Dharmshila Kumari
Abstract
These days demanding of Urea increases due to
presence of inorganic element Nitrogen and also beneficial for plant growth,
but long term uses of Urea becoming hazardous for soil, water and also health
of aquatic animal, human being. Since it affect fertility of soil and cause to
damage the organ of fish as well as cytotoxic effect. The present study was
undertaken to evaluate its cytotoxic effect on onion root tip cells. A 2.5 g/l
concentration of Urea were treated for two duration 72hrs. and 120 hrs.in onion
root tip cells and control group was taken as no treatment. There is no
significant difference in mitotic index at 72 hrs. and significant difference
was observed in mitotic index at 120 hrs. Various type of chromosomal
abnormalities were also observed including Multipolar spindle, Laggard,
Anaphase bridge etc.
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Pages:40-42
How to cite this article:
Sabista Anjum, Dharmshila Kumari "Cytotoxic effect of urea (Fertilizer) on onion root tip cells". International Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol 5, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 40-42
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