The roots of durum and bread wheat were treated with ٠,٢٪, ٠,٤٪, ٠,٨٪ and
١,٢٪ of the herbicide (٢،٤ - D + MCPA) for ٥, ١٠, ١٥ and ٢٠ hours. As the
period of treatment increased, the effect on mitotic rate and mitotic phases was
increased; this wa
s indicated by the correlation coefficient. Durum wheat gave
higher correlation coefficient. Chromosomal aberrations were noted during
anaphase as a result of the treatment with ٠,٢٪ concentration. Mitosis was fully
blocked and various genetical aberrations were observed as, multinuclei,
separation of DNA pieces and distraction of genetical material appeared at
higher concentration.
