Toxic Effect of Dyes on Seed Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Zea Mays

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Ravendra Singh Chauhan
R. K. Sarbhoy
Gitam Singh
Akanksha Sarabhai
Pramod Kumar

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The aim of this study was to determine the toxic effect of different dyes, which are use in different industries, on seed germination and early seedling growth of plants. Different dyes were collected from local market of Agra, which were Congo red and Curcuma longa. L. The seed of zea mays were selected to grow in different concentration (Control, 10%, 20%, 30% and 50%) and duration (24, 48, 72 and 96 hours) of dyes. With the increase in dyes concentration, growth of plant was found more affected in Conge red while, low effect was seen in Curcuma longa L.This phytotoxicity may be related to antibacterial ,antifungal and cytotoxic nature of dyes.

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Chauhan, R., Sarbhoy, R., Singh, G., Sarabhai, A., & Kumar, P. (2013). Toxic Effect of Dyes on Seed Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Zea Mays. Indian Research Journal of Genetics and Biotechnology, 5(3), 194-196. Retrieved from https://irjgbt.in/index.php/IRJGBT/article/view/130
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