Title: Genotoxicity Effects of Several Industrial Wastewater in Huaibei Area
Abstract:Vicia faba micronucleus test was performed to detect the genotoxicity effects of several industrial wastewater from the north of Anhui province.The results showed that industrial wastewater B,C,D and ...Vicia faba micronucleus test was performed to detect the genotoxicity effects of several industrial wastewater from the north of Anhui province.The results showed that industrial wastewater B,C,D and E could induce high micronucleus frequncy significantly compared to the control.In Vicia faba root tip cells,there were some kinds of chromosomal aberrations such as chromosome fragments,chromosome bridges,chromosome lag and circular chromosome.Meanwhile,the mitotic index of Vicia faba root tip cells declined significantly when treated with wastewater A and declined very significantly when treated with wastewater B,D and E.Based on the correlation analysis,we concluded that there was a significant negative correlation between the mitotic index and the pollution index(r=-0.863 3).Furthermore,we found that industrial wastewater also inhibited Vicia faba seed germination.In coclusion,some industrial wastewater has genotoxicity in some degree and need to be controlled in the future.Read More
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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