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Assessment of acute toxicity of λ-cyhalothrin to a freshwater catfish, Clarias batrachus
Acute static bioassays were conducted for 96 h period with λ-cyhalothrin to determine its acute toxicity to a freshwater catfish, Clarias batrachus. The 96 h LC50 value was estimated to be 5.00 μg l−1 (95% confid...
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Analysis of some heavy metals in the riverine water, sediments and fish from river Ganges at Allahabad
The river Ganges has been one of the major recipients of industrial effluents in India. The present paper deals with the study related to occurrence and bioaccumulation of heavy metals (Cu, Cr, Cd, Pb, Zn) in ...
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Acetylcholinesterase: a potential biochemical indicator for biomonitoring of fertilizer industry effluent toxicity in freshwater teleost, Channa striatus
Monitoring of acetylcholinesterase (EC: 3.1.1.7, AChE) activity has been widely used in aquatic and terrestrial systems as an indicator of pollutant exposure. The reports regarding impact of fertilizer industr...
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Fertilizer Industry Effluent Induced Biochemical Changes in Fresh water Teleost, Channa striatus (Bloch)
The industrial activities pose threat to the life of aquatic organisms in many ways. This research communication presents an account of the impact of fertilizer industry effluent upon the levels of protein and...