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Histological and cytological studies of ethyl mercury phosphate poisoning in corn seedlings

Journal Article · · Phytopathology; (United States)
OSTI ID:5720854
An anatomical study was made of the hypertrophy produced in seedlings of corn by treatment with ethyl mercury phosphate. The leaf primordia become much thickened, and develop irregular crenations and lobes. In the leaf primordia and apical meristem of the plumule, cell division is inhibited; the existing cells undergo very great enlargement. Cells of the hypertrophied organs become multinucleate, containing nuclei that range in size from minute micronuclei to very large giant nuclei. The latter are polyploid. The multinucleate condition and the formation of micronuclei and gain nuclei are the result of abnormal, incomplete mitosis. 2 references, 2 figures.
Research Organization:
Iowa State College, Ames
OSTI ID:
5720854
Journal Information:
Phytopathology; (United States), Journal Name: Phytopathology; (United States) Vol. 27; ISSN PHYTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English