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Title: Effects of polychlorinated biphenyls (Aroclor 1242) on the ultrastructure of certain planktonic algae

Journal Article · · Bot. Gaz. (Chicago); (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/337344· OSTI ID:5518827

Species of freshwater algae sensitive and resistant to polychlorinated biphenyls were examined by transmission electron microscopy after treatment. In all treated sensitive species, disruption of internal chloroplast membranes and failure of cytokinesis were the major changes observed. All control and resistant species showed well-preserved internal structures and regular cytokinesis.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Canterbury, Christchurch (New Zealand)
OSTI ID:
5518827
Journal Information:
Bot. Gaz. (Chicago); (United States), Vol. 144:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English