Open AccessEthephon, an organophosphorous, a Fruit and Vegetable Ripener: Has potential hepatotoxic effects?
Author(s) -
Poonam Bhadoria,
Mukesh Nagar,
Veena Bharihoke,
Ajeet Singh Bhadoria
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_422_16
Subject(s) - ethephon , medicine , h&e stain , ripening , population , traditional medicine , pathology , horticulture , biochemistry , biology , staining , ethylene , environmental health , catalysis
In the recent years, ethephon, 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid, is one of the most commonly used plant growth regulators. At present, it is being used on fruits, vegetables, and cereals for promoting pre- and post-harvest ripening. The effect of artificial ripening has become questionable because of various health-related issues. This study was conducted to note the morphology of liver after ethephon administration as it is the site where chemicals undergo first pass metabolism and probably will be affected by ethephon. Materials and.