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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Mitodepressive and chromotoxic effects of Spinacia oleracea leaves extract on root meristem of Allium cepa.
Authors
Amit Vaish
Abstract
Spinacia oleracea is commonly known as spinach and its leaves are consumed as vegetable. The aim of the present study was to evaluate mitodepressive and chromotoxic effects of spinach leaves extract on root meristematic cells of Allium cepa. The growing roots of A. cepa were treated with five concentrations (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 10%) of the spinach leaves extract for 2, 4 and 6 hours respectively. The results indicate that the spinach leaves extract is not only mitodepressive in nature but also induces various types of nuclear and chromosomal abnormalities such as binucleate cells, nuclear disintegration, breaking in chromosomes, scattered metaphases, chromatid separation, stickiness of chromosomes, bridge formation, chromosomal condensation and disturbed polarity etc. Results shows that spinach leaves extract is not only mitodepressive in nature but also shows considerable impact on chromosomal behavior.
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Pages:418-420
How to cite this article:
Amit Vaish "Mitodepressive and chromotoxic effects of <em>Spinacia oleracea </em>leaves extract on root meristem of <em>Allium cepa.</em> ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 418-420
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