Cytotoxic effects of goal on onion (Allium cepa L.)‎

الملخص EN

In the present investigation, the cytotoxic effects (Mito-depressive effects) of the herbicide goal, active ingredient: Oxyfluorfen, were examined by using allium test assay.

The roots of onion bulbs were treated with 0.125, 0.25 and 0.50ml/L of Goal for 6, 12 and 24 hours.

All treatments used in the present study significantly induced the mitotic index compared to control.

The inhibition of the mitotic index was dependent on the concentration and time of treatment.

It was observed that the percentage of prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase were reduced in all treatments compared with control.

Key words: Allium test assay, cytotoxicity, herbicides, mitotic index.