Authors : Vinod S. Dongre and K. N.Sathawane
Page Nos : 174-177
Description :
The present work is based on the effect of industrial effluent (Hingna, M.I.D.C., area) on seed germination, seedling growth, mitotic index, and chromosomal aberrations in the plant, Triticum aestivum Linn. The present investigations were undertaken for the analysis of industrial effluent and its effect on germination percentage, cyto-morphology and seedling height. The pH, DO, BOD and COD were found to be in allowable range, however, the effluent is rich with minerals and nutrients. The heavy metal analysis showed that copper, lead, and chromium are found up to well acceptable level, whereas, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel, and zinc are found to be more beyond the acceptable range in industrial effluent.
Key words: chromosomal aberrations, mutations, industrial effluent, heavy metals, and toxic.
