Geno-toxicity assay of sediment and water samples from the Upper Silesia post-mining areas, Poland by means of Allium-test |
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Authors: | Geras'kin Stanislav Oudalova Alla Michalik Boguslaw Dikareva Nina Dikarev Vladimir |
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Institution: | a Russian Institute of Agricultural Radiology and Agroecology RAAS, 249020 Obninsk, Kaluga Region, Russia b Central Mining Institute, Pl. Gwarkow 1, 40-166 Katowice, Poland |
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Abstract: | Genotoxic potential of two environmental compartments (water and sediment) from the Upper Silesia Coal Basin (USCB), Poland were evaluated and compared by employing root meristem cells of Allium cepa. The clear genotoxic effect of water and sediment sampled was shown, with an important contribution of severe types of cytogenetic abnormalities. The most biologically relevant pollutants were revealed through multivariate statistical analysis of relationships between biological effects registered and the environment contamination. Overall, results of simultaneous use of conventional monitoring methods and biological tests suggested that contemporary levels of persistent pollutants in post-mining areas of the USCB may enhance the risk both for human health and biological components of natural ecosystems. |
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Keywords: | Post-mining areas Naturally occurring radionuclides Heavy metals Bioindication Geno-toxicity Allium test |
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