How to Do It. Using the Allium Test to Detect Environmental Pollutants.

Kendler, Barry S.; Koritz, Helen G.

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Publication Date: 1990

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How to Do It. Using the Allium Test to Detect Environmental Pollutants.

Kendler, Barry S.; Koritz, Helen G.

American Biology Teacher, v52 n6 p372-75 Sep 1990

Described is a simple test which uses micro- and macro-observations of onion root tips to demonstrate mutagenic and other toxic effects of various contaminants. Discussed are materials, methods, microscopic procedures, and applications of this activity. (CW)

Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Culturing Techniques, Environmental Influences, Hazardous Materials, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Microbiology, Plants (Botany), Pollution, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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