Abstract
A simple bioassay for distinguishing chemical phytotoxicants has been developed. Plant seedlings were grown on an agar medium in test tubes for 6 or 8 days and then treated with a chemical solution. Phytotoxic chemicals induced production of stress-ethylene and ethane that could be collected in the test tube and quantitatively measured by gas chromatography. Bioassays were completed within 24 h.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 157-162 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Environmental Technology Letters |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1983 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pollution