title: [The bioindication of mutagens in the soil of rural districts].
abstract: The cumulative mutagenic activity (CMA) of soil pollution was investigated in rural areas. The use of pesticides in agricultural practice increased soil mutagen levels. There was also higher mutagenic pollution for soil along the road with heavy traffic.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Nechkina
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Zhurkov
mesh_terms: D001681:Biological Assay / Q000379:methods*; D009153:Mutagens / Q000032:analysis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D010575:Pesticides / Q000032:analysis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D006109:Poaceae / Q000187:drug effects; D011058:Pollen / Q000187:drug effects; D012426:Russia; D012989:Soil Pollutants / Q000032:analysis* / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D009153:Mutagens; D010575:Pesticides; D012989:Soil Pollutants