Abstract
Tradescantia micronucleus assay (Trad MCN assay) and Vicia anatelophase chromosome aberration assay (Vicia assay) were used to evaluate genotoxicity of extracts from soil samples. Soil samples from six different sites in area of Bratislava - capital of the Slovak Republic - have been taken. As a negative control soil samples from Botanical garden of medicinal plants, Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University were used. Soil samples for Trad MCN assay were extracted with distilled water or 5% dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO). Similarly genotoxicity of sample extracted with distilled water by Vicia assay was evaluated. Two sites were found as most polluted. The results of the study indicate different level of pollution in selected sites.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
