Potential Impact of Polychlorinated Biphenyls on Plant and Environmental Health

Monika, . and Yadav, Abhinav (2020) Potential Impact of Polychlorinated Biphenyls on Plant and Environmental Health. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 32 (14). pp. 51-57. ISSN 2320-7035

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Abstract

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are manufactured natural mixes in which 2-10 chlorine molecules are appended to the biphenyl. They were industrially delivered as intricate blends by the immediate chlorination of biphenyls utilizing anhydrous chlorine. Hypothetically 209 individual PCB mixes are conceivable, however just around 130 congeners have been distinguished in commercial PCB blends. Even though their properties fluctuate over a class, all PCBs are insoluble in water and diligent in both the earth and inside natural frameworks. They are profoundly lipophilic and along these lines tend to bioaccumulate and bio magnify in tissues of living life forms. In view of their concoction and physical solidness and electrical protecting properties, they have had a variety of uses in industry included generally as coolants and greases in transformers, capacitors, and other electrical types of gear. PCBs are present in environment adversely affect the plants properties such as biochemical, physiological, enzymatic and ultimately enters into the human via food chain. This review is an approach emphasizes on potential impact on PCBs on environment.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Afro Asian Library > Agricultural and Food Science
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email support@afroasianlibrary.com
Date Deposited: 18 Apr 2023 07:13
Last Modified: 01 Aug 2024 09:38
URI: http://classical.academiceprints.com/id/eprint/257

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