Toxicity evaluation of endosulfan on Clarias batrachus Linn

ISBN-13: 9783659476594 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 184 str.

Chatterjee Ranjeeta

Opis

The toxic impact of organochlorine pesticide endosulfan was estimated on Indian channel catfish Clarias batrachus (Linn.). The most exposed organ gills were examined under Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) of the treated and control fishes. The hematocytes were also examined under SEM. The blood biochemistry for alkaline phosphatase, acid phosphatase, C-reactive protein and cortisol were also investigated. The experiment shown major alterations in the blood biochemistry and ultrastructure of gill and blood cells.

O autorze

Author has done M.Sc. in Zoology with specialization in Ecology and environment. She did her Ph.D. on Ecotoxicology and qualified CSIR-UGC NET in Lifesciences. She is teaching UG and PG Zoology since 1999. Presently she is Assistant Professor in Zoology at Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce and Science College, University of Pune, India.