Initial Comparisons of Six Assays for the Assessment of Sediment Genotoxicity

Abstract

This technical note reports and compares initial results of six genotoxicity bioassays applied to dredged sediments and describes progress toward development of a testing protocol to aid in regulatory decision making when genotoxic chemicals are an issue of concern.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA381017

Entities

People

  • Michael Honeycutt
  • Susan Jarvis
  • Victor A. Mcfarland

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Cancer
  • Cell Line
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Cultured Cells
  • Ecology
  • Ecotoxicology
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Environmental Protection
  • Materials
  • Mutagenicity Tests
  • Neoplasms
  • Silica Gels
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology