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VOL. 6, ISSUE 5 (2021)
Phytotoxic assessment of textile sludge extracts and sludge based vermicompost on the growth of mung bean (Vigna radiata)
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Tamilselvi Duraisamy, Vasanthy Muthunarayanan, Selvakumar Muniraj
Abstract
Conventional non-biodegradable pollutants make up a substantial portion of industrial contaminants present in natural habitats, and the negative consequences of ingestion or entanglement on terrestrial and living species. This study was conducted to determine the phytotoxicity of textile solid waste and vermicompost extract in terms of root elongation and the physiological performance of Vigna radiata seeds. To assess the phytotoxicity of waste and industrial runoff streams, sensitive and basic eco toxicological bioassays such as seed germination and root elongation tests are commonly used. Various criteria such as the number of seeds per dish, the test size, and the type of assistance used remain unpredictable, despite the experiments being conducted according to national and international guidelines. The effects of leaching, or the release of contaminants from sludge into natural habitats, on plants are little understood. Some plant species are very vulnerable to a wide range of chemicals, with seedling development being the stage of life which was most affected. Leachates from textile sludge do affect seed germination and a significant number of seedlings showed developmental abnormalities or reduced seedling growth.
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Pages:169-173
How to cite this article:
Tamilselvi Duraisamy, Vasanthy Muthunarayanan, Selvakumar Muniraj "Phytotoxic assessment of textile sludge extracts and sludge based vermicompost on the growth of mung bean (<em>Vigna radiata</em>)". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 5, 2021, Pages 169-173
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