Characterization of the Mutagenic Component of Siling Labuyo

Herman  Yee,

Characterization of the Mutagenic Component of Siling Labuyo

Discipline: agriculture food and related studies

Abstract:

Expressions from the mature fruit of siling Labuyo (Capsicum frutescens) have been shown to induce the formation of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes indicating mutagenic and clastogenic properties (1).

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