Herbicides that inhibit acetolactate synthase (ALS), the enzyme common to the biosynthesis
of the branch-chain amino acids (valine, leucine, and isoleucine), affect many species of …

The use of pesticides has increased worldwide, owing to the demand for products of good
quality and to satisfy a growing population. Herbicides represent almost half of the total …

Food dyes are important component of food in this fast life. Metanil yellow and carmoisine
are two azo dyes which are being used at an alarming rate for increasing visual appearance …

The present investigation was carried out to study the cytological effects of the herbicide
atrazine on Allium cepa and Vicia faba with respect to the cell cycle response, mitotic index …

Aim: This study aimed to estimate the genotoxic potential of Alprazolam using Allium cepa
test. Methods: Allium cepa is one of the most suitable plants for detecting different types of …

Cytogenetic effects of phenoxy herbicide viz. quizalofop-P-ethyl (QPE, ethyl (R)-2-[4-[(6-
chloro-2-quinoxalinyl) oxy] phenoxy] propionate) were evaluated in the root meristem cells …

Nanoparticles have a positive impact in several subjects especially in agriculture, while their
safety is still being debated. Numerous commercial nano pesticide, insecticides, and …

The effect of boron on the mitotic index of Allium cepa root meristematic cells were
investigated. By using the growth inhibition test LD50 value was determined first and then …

The toxicity and efficacy of an algal-based bioremediation technology were assessed
through bioassays for ecological risk of contaminated industrial effluents. The algal …

The effects of different treatments with food preservatives, sodium propionate (SP), calcium
propionate (CP) and potassium propionate (PP), on the cytology and DNA content of Allium …