2021 Vol.27 No.1 PP 49-54
https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v27i1pp49-54
A study on biosafety of pesticide quinalophos using pearl millet root tip mitosis bioassay
Vivek Singh and *Manorama Singh1
Department of Botany,
Shri Jai Narain PG College,
LUCKNOW (UP)-226001
1IGNOU Regional Centre
LUCKNOW (UP)-226029
*Corresponding Author :
Email : manoramasingh@ignou.ac.in
ABSTRACT
The present study is an effort where a comparatively safe pesticide Quinalophos was tested for its effects on the mitosis of
Pearl Millet to enact similar conditions which roots face when excess pesticides leach into the soil. Various abnormalities
were encountered in the mitosis alongwith chromosomal aberrations. The paper discusses the mode of action and reasons for the
abnormalities.
Key words : Chromosomal abnormalities, Pennisetum, Pesticide, Quinalophos.