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Glyphosate herbicide effects on biochemical composition of freshwater Cyclopoid copepods
Department of Biotechnology, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet,
Tamil Nadu, India
*Corresponding author
Abstract:
Modern agricultural practices often employ herbicides, such as glyphosate, to manage pests. This study investigates the toxic effects of glyphosate on freshwater zooplankton, particularly Cyclopoid copepods. Using a range of concentrations (0.1–0.5 mg/ml) and exposure durations (30–180 minutes), the LC50 value was determined to be 0.042 mg/ml. Cyclopoid copepods exposed to a sub-lethal concentration (0.014 mg/ml) for 20 days showed significant biochemical alterations. Findings highlight the adverse effects of glyphosate on metabolic profiles and emphasize the need for monitoring herbicide impacts on aquatic ecosystems.
Keywords: Aquatic toxicology Biochemical profiling, Cyclopoid copepods, Glyphosate
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Karthikeyan, V., Abishek, N M., Uthamaraj, V., Sanjana, H., Akash, R., Anuradha, M., 2024. Glyphosate herbicide effects on biochemical composition of freshwater cyclopoid copepods.Int.J.Curr.Res.Biosci.Plantbiol. 11(5): 1-4. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcrbp.2024.1105.001
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