Cytological effects of medicinal plants in Qatar. II. Mitotic effect of water extract of Teucrium pilosum on Allium cepa.
Year: 1980
Type: article
Abstract: The effect of water extract from Teucrium pilosum on mitoisis of Allium cepa was studied.The extract had anti-mitotic effect on Allium cepa roots. Accumulation of prophases on the expense of the other phases was clear after direct treatment. While they nearly regain their normal percentage after 24h recovery.The induced types of abnormalities were, spindle disturbance, stickiness, C-mitosis, lagging (or surpassing) chromosome, bridges, polyploidy and breaks.
Source: CYTOLOGIA
Author: A. S. Shehab
Institution: Qatar University
Language: English
Subfield: Cancer Research
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2586817280