Intervention effectmodel-written summary

Red pepper extract induced multipolar divisions, laggards, and micronuclei in Vicia faba root meristems.

A claim from Cytological changes produced by red pepper in mitotic cells ofVicia fabaL. · 1991

Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultnegativesignificant (as stated)measured

Claim · model-written summary

Red pepper extract induced multipolar divisions, laggards, and micronuclei in Vicia faba root meristems.

Taxon
Vicia fabaVicia fabat0
Treatment
aqueous extract of red peppere1
Outcome
multipolar divisions, laggards, micronucleie0
Comparator
controlse0

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Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.

Vicia faba
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Verbatim

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“multipolar divisions, laggards, micronuclei etc. Statistically significant differences from controls were observed.”

✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 355–470
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“Vicia faba”

✓ located verbatim in the source · title, characters 62–72
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“During the present study, the cytological changes produced by the aqueous extract of red pepper were investigated in detail in the root meristems of Vicia faba.”

✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 72–232

Title

Cytological changes produced by red pepper in mitotic cells ofVicia fabaL.

Annie T. John; Susan Abraham Caryologia 1991. doi:10.1080/00087114.1991.10797198

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botanical · cytology · Vicia faba (faba bean)Positive and negative results

27 papers: 11 positive, 16 negative or no effect

15 papers in the same direction as this claim · 11 in the opposite direction

  1. negative
    Extracts of N. odorum and S. indicum induced higher frequencies of chromosome aberration, abnormal chromosome behaviour and micronucleus.

    Effects of some medicinal plant extracts on Vicia faba root tip chromosomes · 2005

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  2. positive
    Cardamom extract improved evaluated mitotic index and chromosomal aberration parameters in root tips.

    An Assessment of the Cyto-Genotoxicity Effects of Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles and ATCBRA Insecticide on the Root System of Vicia faba · 2025

    Opposite direction

  3. positive
    Tea-containing smoke extracts caused a lower micronucleus rate than aqueous smoke extracts at the same concentration.

    Mutagenesis of Cigarette Smoke and Green Tea on Vicia faba L. Root Tip Cells · 2010 · compared with aqueous extracts of smoke

    Opposite direction

  4. positive
    Yunnan pinecone extract I inhibited micronuclei in Dengchuan fava beans by 50%.

    Anti mutagenicity of Extracts of the Yunnan Pinecones by Vicia-Micronucleus Test · 2014

    Opposite direction

  5. positive
    Banana peel powder significantly reduced copper-induced micronuclei in broad bean root tips.

    Effect of Copper Sulfate Solution Treated by Banana Peel Powder on Micronucleus Rate of Vicia faba Root Tip Cells · 2010

    Opposite direction

  6. positive
    Adding garlic extract to NAT significantly lowered the micronucleus rate relative to positive control.

    Micronucleus effects of Vicia Faba root tip cells induced by NAT · 2000 · compared with positive control group

    Opposite direction

  7. positive
    The extract inhibited cyclophosphamide-induced micronuclei in Vicia faba root tips by 46 to 50%.

    Effect of Water Extract of Lentinus Edodes on Micronucleus Rate of Vicia Faba Root Tips · 2010

    Opposite direction

  8. positive
    Garlic extracts lowered micronucleus rate under cigarette smoking relative to control.

    Restrain effects of Garlic on micronucleus of root tip cells of Vicia Faba induced by cigarette smoking · 2000 · compared with control group

    Opposite direction

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