Proliferation activity of meristem cells of wheat roots under influence of heawy metal ions
L. Boguslavska*, N. Pavlucova**
Oles Gonchar National University of Dnipropetrovsk** Biological Institute*
72, Gagarin Ave., Dnipropetrovsk 49010, Ukraine
milbo@rambler.ru
Effect of cadmium, lead and nickel ions on the apical meristem cells proliferation activity of wheat seedlings was investigated. It has been shown that toxicants inhibit mitotic activity, stimulate number aberrated cells and their death.
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Keywords: ions, cadmium, lead, nickel, meristem, mitotic activity, aberration, chromosome, picnose
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