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A novel sigma class glutathione S-transferase gene in freshwater planarian Dugesia japonica: cloning, characterization and protective effects in herbicide glyphosate stress
As the top-selling herbicide in the world, glyphosate distributes widely in natural environment and its influence on the ecological security and...
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Level of oxidative stress for the land snail Cepaea nemoralis from aged and bioremediated soil contaminated with petroleum products
Here, we investigated whether the widely distributed snail Cepaea nemoralis could be used as a suitable sentinel animal for assessing the effects of...
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Toxic evaluation of Proclaim Fit® on adult and larval worker honey bees
Impacts to honey bees due to exposure to agricultural pesticides is one of the most serious threats to the beekee** industry. Our research...
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Rhizoremediation of Cd-contaminated soil using Zea mays Sturt, with heavy metal resistant rhizobacteria that alleviate Cd-induced stress in plant
Exposure to a high concentration of cadmium (Cd) is toxic to living organisms. The present study deals with the characterization of Cd resistant...
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Linking biochemical and individual-level effects of chlorpyrifos, triphenyl phosphate, and bisphenol A on sea urchin (Paracentrotus lividus) larvae
The effects of three relevant organic pollutants: chlorpyrifos (CPF), a widely used insecticide, triphenyl phosphate (TPHP), employed as flame...
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Mixture toxicity study of two metal oxide nanoparticles and chlorpyrifos on Eisenia andrei earthworms
Co-exposure soil studies of pollutants are necessary for an appropriate ecological risk assessment. Here, we examined the effects of two-component...
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Sublethal Effects of Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles and Silver Nitrate in the Neotropical Fish Prochilodus lineatus: Is the Nanoform Really Less Toxic?
Biogenic silver nanoparticles (bNAg) have been suggested as a less toxic alternative to ionic silver (Ag), and also a more ecological alternative to...
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Biotransformation and oxidative stress responses in fish (Astyanax aeneus) inhabiting a Caribbean estuary contaminated with pesticide residues from agricultural runoff
The estuarine ecosystem of Madre de Dios Lagoon (MDL), in the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, is exposed to contamination with pesticide residues...
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Effects of environmentally relevant concentrations of atrazine and glyphosate herbicides, isolated and in mixture, on two generation of the freshwater microcrustacean Daphnia magna
The herbicides atrazine and glyphosate are used worldwide and their excessive usage results in the frequent presence of these pesticides in...
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Fungal-Based Land Remediation
An organic and inorganic xenobiotic compound in agricultural land is a serious problem, mostly in agricultural countries like India. The land...
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Stress Response of European Common Frog (Rana temporaria) Tadpoles to Bti Exposure in an Outdoor Pond Mesocosm
The biocide Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) is applied to wetlands to control nuisance by mosquitoes. Amphibians inhabiting these...
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Nanosilver and Silver Nitrate Toxicity in Ex Vivo-Exposed Gills of Fish and Mitigation by Humic Acids
Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are unique because of their biocide properties. Once released to environment, AgNP interact with the natural organic...
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Exogenous supplementation of Sulfur (S) and Reduced Glutathione (GSH) Alleviates Arsenic Toxicity in Shoots of Isatis cappadocica Desv and Erysimum allionii L
The current study was conducted to investigate the role of sulfur (S) and reduced glutathione (GSH) in mitigating arsenic (As) toxicity in Isatis...
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Biomarkers’ Responses of Rhamdia quelen Exposed In Situ on a Brazilian River Located in Agricultural Areas
Aquatic environments are impacted by the use of pesticides in agricultural areas, and to evaluate its impact on wildlife, in situ exposure has become...
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Gonadal antioxidant responses to seawater acidification and hypoxia in the marine mussel Mytilus coruscus
This study investigated the combined effects of seawater acidification and hypoxia on the antioxidant response in gonads of the thick shell mussel Myti...
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Appraisal of kinetin spraying strategy to alleviate the harmful effects of UVC stress on tomato plants
Increasing ultraviolet (UV) radiation is causing oxidative stress that accounts for growth and yield losses in the present era of climate change....
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Biochar potentially enhances maize tolerance to arsenic toxicity by improving physiological and biochemical responses to excessive arsenate
Metalloid pollution, including arsenic poisoning, is a serious environmental issue, plaguing plant productivity and quality of life worldwide....
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Toxicity analysis and biomarker response of Quinalphos Organophosphate Insecticide (QOI) on eco-friendly exotic Eudrilus eugeniae earthworm
An ever-increasing use of pesticides in agricultural fields has led to a catastrophic decline in crop quality and, ultimately soil fertility. To...
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Response of hepatic biomarkers in Physalaemus nattereri (Anura) to different benzo(α)pyrene exposure routes
For over 40 years, anurans have been used as a study model to assess the adverse effects of benzo(α)pyrene (BαP), which include genotoxic,...
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Assessing the effects of nickel on, e.g., Medicago sativa L. nodules using multidisciplinary approach
Industrial wastes and fertilizers can introduce excessive levels of nickel (Ni) into the environment, potentially causing threats to plants, animals,...
