Ecotoxicological hazard assessment of deicing chemicals for higher plants

Abstract

The article presents data on ecotoxicological hazard assessment of different types of deicing chemicals for higher plants. The assessment was carried out according to a specifically developed rapid test on oats seeds. The phytoeffect was determined by comparing the lengths of the seedling roots placed in a solution of deicing chemicals and was calculated by the effect size of root growth inhibition comparing with proof sample. The safest composition of deicing chemicals was determined.