Protective Efficacy of Phyllanthus amarus L against Radiation – Induced Chromosomal Damages in Onion Root Meristems Vivekanandan O.S.1,*, Dr. Kavya R.2, Radhai R.3 1Dept of Biotechnology/Bioinformatics, School of Life Science, VELS University, Pallavaram, Chennai – 600117, India 2Saveetha Dental College, Poonthamalle, Chennai – 600077, India 3Research Student, Dept. of Biotechnology, VELS University *Corresponding Author E-mail: oyessvi70@rocketmail.com
Abstract The protective effect of Phyllanthus amarus L in the irradiated roots of onion was evaluated. The results were indicated that the Phyllanthus extract showed a radio modifier effect by reducing the frequency of aberrant cells in the meristematic cells exposed to gamma rays. Top Keywords Gamma rays, aberrant cells, chromosomes, gyres, antimutagens. Top |