| Cell phone radiations affect early growth of Vigna radiata (mung bean) through biochemical alterations. | |
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PMID: 20355324 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The indiscriminate use of wireless technologies, particularly of cell phones, has increased the health risks among living organisms including plants. We investigated the impact of cell phone electromagentic field (EMF) radiations (power density, 8.55 microW cm(-2)) on germination, early growth, proteins and carbohydrate contents, and activities of some enzymes in Vigna radiata. Cell phone EMF radiations significantly reduced the seedling length and dry weight of V radiata after exposure for 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 h. Furthermore, the contents of proteins and carbohydrates were reduced in EMF-exposed plants. However, the activities of proteases, alpha-amylases, beta-amylases, polyphenol oxidases, and peroxidases were enhanced in EMF-exposed radicles indicating their role in providing protection against EMF-induced stress. The study concludes that cell phone EMFs impair early growth of V radiata seedlings by inducing biochemical changes. |
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Authors:
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Ved Parkash Sharma; Harminder Pal Singh; Daizy Rani Batish; Ravinder Kumar Kohli |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Zeitschrift f?r Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences Volume: 65 ISSN: 0939-5075 ISO Abbreviation: Z. Naturforsch., C, J. Biosci. Publication Date: 2010 Jan-Feb |
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Created Date: 2010-04-01 Completed Date: 2010-04-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8912155 Medline TA: Z Naturforsch C Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 66-72 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Environment and Vocational Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India. |
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Catechol Oxidase
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metabolism,
radiation effects Cellular Phone* Electromagnetic Fields* Environmental Exposure Fabaceae / enzymology, growth & development*, metabolism, radiation effects Germination / physiology, radiation effects Peroxidases / metabolism, radiation effects Plant Proteins / radiation effects Seedling / growth & development, radiation effects alpha-Amylases / metabolism, radiation effects beta-Amylase / metabolism, radiation effects |
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0/Plant Proteins; EC 1.10.3.1/Catechol Oxidase; EC 1.11.1.-/Peroxidases; EC 3.2.1.1/alpha-Amylases; EC 3.2.1.2/beta-Amylase |
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