Cytogenetic effects of Cuman L, a dithiocarbamate fungicide.

Cuman L, a dithiocarbamate fungicide, was assessed for its effects in the germ cells and the bone marrow erythrocytes of Swiss Albino male mice. The 3 sublethal doses of 350, 700 and 1050 mg/kg b.w. of Cuman L induced a significant (P less than 0.01) increase in the number of chromosomal aberrations in the germ cells. A significant increase (P less than 0.01) in the percentage of micronuclei in the erythrocytes was also induced by the three doses.