Cytotoxicity of the herbicide basalin (fluchloralin) in helianthus and linum |
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| Authors: | Sadhana Saxena Sheela Srivastava |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Genetics , University of Delhi , South Campus Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi, 110021, India |
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| Abstract: | Abstract The herbicide Basalin [Fluchloralin: N‐propyl‐N (2 chloroethyl) ‐2,6—dinitro‐n‐trifluoromethyl aniline] was found to reduce the germination percentage in both Helianthus annuus L. and Linum usitatissimum L.. Treatment with Basalin also decreased the mitotic index and increased the total chromosomal abnormalities in these crops. Chromosomal abnormalities arising due to mitotic spindle disruption were commonly observed. |
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| Keywords: | Herbicide (Fluchloralin) Cytotoxicity Helianthus and Linum. |
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