Bárbara de Oliveira Folatre

Phytotoxic and cytogenotoxic assessment of hydroquinone using plant and animal bioassays.

Hydroquinone (HQ) is a phenolic compound widely used in industrial processes and recognized as a priority pollutant. However, information on its ecotoxicological effects on plants and aquatic organisms remains limited. This study evaluated the toxicity of HQ using bioassays with the plant species Allium cepa and Lactuc...