Effects of bisphenol A on the microtubule arrays in root meristematic cells of Pisum sativum L.

Adamakis, Ioannis-Dimosthenis S.; Panteris, Emmanuel; Cherianidou, Anna; Eleftheriou, E. P.

doi:10.1016/j.mrgentox.2012.10.012

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“…It accounts for several endocrine disorders in multiple systems, such as changes in salivary glands (Folia et al 2013), thyroid, and the male reproductive system (Zhou et al 2013). BPA is also neurotoxic (Kundakovic et al 2013) and impairs cell division as well as plant growth (Adamakis et al 2013).…”

Section: Toxicitymentioning

confidence: 99%

A perspective on the potential risks of emerging contaminants to human and environmental health

Pereira

Souza

Bernardes

et al. 2015

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Technological, agricultural, and medical advances have improved the lifestyle of humankind. However, these advances have caused new problems that affect the environment and future generations. Emerging contaminants display properties such as low degradation potential and environmental persistence. In addition, most contaminants are lipophilic, which culminates in high bioaccumulation. The disposal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products into the environment underlies microbial and bacterial resistance. Plasticizers change several characteristics of industrialized materials, such as flexibility, but they are potentially carcinogenic and disrupt the endocrine system. Pesticides prevent the propagation of numerous kinds of pests; nevertheless, they exert neurotoxic and mutagenic effects, and they impact the environment negatively. Addition of flame retardants to a number of materials prevents flame propagation; however, after their release into the environment, these chemicals may bioaccumulate in organisms and disrupt the endocrine system, too. Surfactants can change the surface and interfacial properties of liquids, but their presence in the environment can interfere with countless enzymes and can even impair the endocrine system of various organisms and induce the feminization of species. Hence, gaining knowledge about emerging contaminants is increasingly important to minimize future damage and enable proper monitoring of each class of compounds in the environment which will help to improve legislation on this matter.

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Section: Toxicitymentioning

confidence: 99%

A perspective on the potential risks of emerging contaminants to human and environmental health

Pereira

Souza

Bernardes

et al. 2015

Environ Sci Pollut Res

202

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“…Plant bioassays are important tests in the detection of genotoxic and toxic agents and contamination in the environment (Adamakis et al 2013;Dixit et al 2013;Frescura et al 2013). Allium cepa L. has been used to evaluate DNA damage, such as chromosome aberrations, micronuclei and disturbances in the mitotic cycle (Bakare et al 2012;Frescura et al 2012;Olorunfemi et al 2012;Achary et al 2013).…”

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Cytogenetic effects of chitosan-capped silver nanoparticles in theAllium cepatest

Pesnya

2013

Caryologia

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Silver nanoparticles are one of the most commonly used nanomaterials. However, there remains insufficient information on their genotoxic effects. The goal of this study was to investigate cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of chitosan-coated AgNPs using the well-established Allium test. Root tip cells were treated with solutions at different concentrations (1, 2.5, 5 and 50 mg l . The absence of induction of chromosomal and mitotic abnormalities by chitosan-capped AgNPs at low concentrations is possibly due to the capping, which may partly protect the cells from direct interaction with the AgNPs. Mitotic and chromosomal abnormalities and micronuclei were detected at a concentration of 50 mg l −1 . Significant increase in mitotic index was found at 5 and 50 mg l −1 concentrations of AgNP. The data demonstrated that chitosan-coated AgNP exhibit both clastogenic and aneugenic activity.

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“…The reclaimed water with trace levels of PPCPs could promote crop growth, 33,34,69,80 but their accumulation in crops may also produce morphological and physiological effects to a certain extent. 81,82 Young seedlings of plants are more accessible to PPCPs than mature ones. 83 For instance, bisphenol A at 10 mg/L and 50 mg/L could induce significant morphological anomalies while reducing seedling biomass of hydroponic crops (e.g., broad bean, tomato, and lettuce), though no inhibition of germination occurred at any dose of bisphenol A.…”

Section: Cropsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…87 In addition, bisphenol A at 100 mg/L could derange interphase and mitotic Microtube (MT) arrays. 82 Since MT arrays are the basis of plant cell division and morphogenesis, interference of MT arrays by bisphenol A could ultimately result in negative effects on plant growth (e.g., inhibiting cell division and elongation). 81,82 Meantime, an increase in the number of macrotubes was observed during the exposure to bisphenol A.…”

Section: Cropsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…82 Since MT arrays are the basis of plant cell division and morphogenesis, interference of MT arrays by bisphenol A could ultimately result in negative effects on plant growth (e.g., inhibiting cell division and elongation). 81,82 Meantime, an increase in the number of macrotubes was observed during the exposure to bisphenol A. 82 This increase might be a defensive response intrinsically exhibited in plants, though they eventually could not withstand the toxic effect.…”

Section: Cropsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Fate and Impact of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Agricultural Soils Irrigated With Reclaimed Water

Qin

Chen

Zhuang

2014

Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology

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Reclaimed water is an important source of irrigation and is widely used on agricultural soils throughout the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. However, concerns about the potential risks of this practice are rapidly increasing because reclaimed water may contain various organic pollutants such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs). Trace levels of PPCPs have been found in fields irrigated with reclaimed water, and continual infusion, along with bioaccumulation properties, may result in significant bio-uptake and PPCP contamination in agricultural soils. This review attempts to summarize the literature concerning the fate and behavior of PPCPs in agricultural soils, as well as their adverse effects on soil organisms (including microorganisms and fauna), crops, and even humans via dietary consumption. Strategies and potential technologies for degrading or removing PPCPs from soils are addressed, along with the irrigation strategies and agricultural practices for minimizing PPCP transfer to crops and groundwater. Based on this review, we conclude that the agricultural risks of PPCPs associated with reclaimed water irrigation could be controlled under certain agro-ecological conditions. We suggest developing agro-ecosystem specific practices and regulations for reclaimed water irrigation on the basis of a systematic assessment and modeling analysis of the fate, transport, accumulation, and transformation of PPCPs in soil-crop systems.

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Effects of bisphenol A on the microtubule arrays in root meristematic cells of Pisum sativum L.

Cited by 52 publications

References 43 publications

A perspective on the potential risks of emerging contaminants to human and environmental health

A perspective on the potential risks of emerging contaminants to human and environmental health

Cytogenetic effects of chitosan-capped silver nanoparticles in theAllium cepatest

The Fate and Impact of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Agricultural Soils Irrigated With Reclaimed Water

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