Evaluation of phytotoxicity of dimethyl sulfoxide by the bioassay with Lepidium sativum

Abstract

Currently, there is no information on the phytotoxicity of DMSO aqueous solutions for this test plant, which determined the aim of this study. Phytotoxicity of aqueous solutions of DMSO was assessed using a growth test with Lepidium sativum L. The obtained results indicate that this substance will not demonstrate toxicity to plants at concentrations found in wastewater (0.05-0.08%). At the same time, attention should be paid to assessing the phytotoxicity of DMSO aqueous solutions, the concentration of which is in the range of 0.1-10%, which is a subject for further research.