Cytological effects of agricultural chemicals. I. Effects of insecticides "Ekalux and Metasystox" on chilli (Capsicum annuum L.).
Year: 1988
Type: article
Abstract: The effects of two organophosphorous pesticides, Ekalux EC 25 and Metasystox have been studied utilizing×235 a popular local variety of chilli. Seed germination and survival rate steadily decreased with increased dose of chemicals. They have also resulted in reduction of mean chiasmata per cell and induced clastogenic changes such as stickiness of chromosomes, formation of univalents, laggards, bridges and micronuclei in different stages of meiosis. From these studies it can be concluded that indiscriminate use of chemicals effect normal plant growth and resulted in reduction of yield.
Source: CYTOLOGIA
Authors: N. Lakshmi, N. S. Prakash, I. Harini
Institution: Acharya Nagarjuna University
Language: English
Subfield: Cancer Research
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2587467819