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Title: Detection of genetic hazards from environmental chemicals with plant test systems

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5400119
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This book chapter reviews the methodology and utility of five plant bioassays for detecting the mutagenicity of environmental chemicals. The bioassays described in this chapter are Vicia faba root tip, Tradescantia micronucleus for chromosome aberrations, tradescantia stamen hair, Arabidopsis embryo for gene mutation, and wheat seedling assay for aneuploidy.

Research Organization:
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC (USA). Health Effects Research Lab.
OSTI ID:
5400119
Report Number(s):
PB-89-223606/XAB; EPA-600/D-89/062
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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