Genotoxicological assessment of waters from kazanka river (Tatarstan, Russia)

Abstract

The waters of Kazanka according to Allium-test were characterized by a pronounced mitotoxic activity. A survey of cytogenetic analysis had the highest mutagenic potential of water at some stations. The most common genetic defect was the formation of micronuclei. Allium-test showed a high sensitivity and can be recommended as a tool for assessing the risk of mutagenic treatment of other water bodies of Kazan and Tatarstan. © IDOSI Publications, 2013.