In situ monitoring with the Tradescantia bioassays on the genotoxicity of gaseous emissions from a closed landfill site and an incinerator.

doi:10.1016/s0165-1161(96)90008-4

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In situ monitoring with the Tradescantia bioassays on the genotoxicity of gaseous emissions from a closed landfill site and an incinerator.

Mutation research - 16 Jan 1996

Ma T H, Xu C, Liao S, McConnell H, Jeong B S, Won C D

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A dual monitoring system composed of the Tradescantia-Micronucleus (Trad-MCN) and Tradescantia-Stamen-Hair-Mutation (Trad-SHM) bioassays was utilized to monitor directly the genotoxicity of the gaseous emission at a closed landfill site and around an incinerator. Four of the commonly emitted gase...

Topics

Air Pollutants
Environmental Monitoring
Gases
Incineration
Micronucleus Tests
Mutation
Plants

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