四种拟除虫菊酯类杀虫剂对枸杞蚜虫的毒力及对三磷酸腺苷酶和谷胱甘肽S-转移酶活性的影响

为寻找防治枸杞蚜虫的适用药剂,采用玻璃管药膜法,测定了4种拟除虫菊酯类杀虫剂对枸杞蚜虫的毒力及对其三磷酸腺苷酶(ATPase)和谷胱甘肽S-转移酶(GSTs)活性的影响。结果表明:枸杞蚜虫对联苯菊酯最敏感,LC50值为4.34 mg/L;氯菊酯、高效氯氰菊酯和甲氰菊酯的LC50值分别为17.08、40.50和184.84 mg/L。4种杀虫剂对枸杞蚜虫两种ATPase活性均有抑制作用,药剂浓度为1×10-4mol/L时,4种药剂对Na+-K+-ATPase活性的抑制率均高于对Ca2+-M g2+-ATPase的抑制率,其中对Na+-K+-ATPase活性的抑制率从高到低依次为:联苯菊酯高效氯氰菊酯氯菊酯甲氰菊酯,而对Ca2+-M g2+-ATPase的抑制率则是联苯菊酯最高(46.41%),高效氯氰菊酯最低(33.04%)。4种药剂对枸杞蚜虫GSTs活性的影响差异较大:联苯菊酯在低浓度时对GSTs具有诱导作用,高浓度时则表现为一定的抑制作用;不同浓度高效氯氰菊酯和氯菊酯对GSTs活性均表现为抑制作用,抑制率最高达85.02%;而甲氰菊酯处理后GSTs的活性则升高了193.07%~249.96%。     

Inhibition of Na-K-ATPase in different tissues of freshwater fish Channa punctatus (Bloch) exposed to monocrotophos

Freshwater fish, Channa punctatus, commonly known as the snakehead fish, was exposed to two sublethal concentrations (0.96 and 1.86 mg/L) (selected on the basis of 1/20 and 1/10 of 96 h LC₅₀ value) of monocrotophos for two exposure periods (15 and 60 days). Effects of monocrotophos on Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase in liver, kidney, muscle, intestine, brain, heart and gills were determined. Results indicate that Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase activity in tissues decreased as concentration of monocrotophos and exposure period increased. Monocrotophos induced significant inhibitory effects on the Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase activity of C. punctatus, ranging from gills (70%) > Kidney (63%) > brain (57%) > intestine (52%) > liver (50%) > muscle (47%) > heart (44%) inhibition at a sublethal concentration of 0.96 mg/L. Significant inhibition was detected in Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase activity, ranging from gills (90%) > heart (78%) > kidney (78%) > muscle (74%) > intestine (71%) > brain (67%) > liver (63%) at sublethal concentration of 1.86 mg/L. After subacute exposure (15 days) only gills and brain showed significant inhibition after higher concentration (1.86 mg/L). However, it is evident that exposure duration is more important than dose in the inhibition of the activity of enzyme. At lower concentration initial stimulation of the activity of Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase activity was also noticed. It is suggested that the inhibition of the ATPase by monocrotophos blocked the active transport system of the gill epithelial as well as chloride cells, glomerular and epithelial cells of the tubules and thus altered the osmoregulatory mechanism of the fish. In fact, the impairment of the activity of enzymes which carry out key physiological roles could cause alterations of the physiology of the whole organism.     

Alterations of offspring heart muscle electrical activity transferred by rat male genitors chronically treated with lindane (γ-hexachlorocyclohexane) trace concentrations

Using intracellular microelectrodes, we studied transmembrane resting and action potentials (AP) of left ventricle papillary muscles isolated from the heart of adult lindane-treated (TMG) and untreated (UMG) male genitor rat offspring, obtained by mating untreated female with males chronically treated and untreated with lindane (2 ppb) trace concentrations through beverage. The AP magnitude and duration (APD) were similar in both groups and their response to low temperature (22 °C) unchanged. Lowering the external Ca²⁺ concentration from 2.5 to 0.625 mM prolonged APD in the TMG group but not in the UMG group. In the TMG group, (i) cumulative addition of Sr²⁺ (1 mM) to the physiological solution prolonged APD; (ii) apamin (4 μM) and charybdotoxin (4 μM) prolonged the APD. In conclusion, our data revealed that an altered sensitivity of the Ca²⁺-induced Ca²⁺ inactivation of L-type Ca²⁺ channels and of Ca²⁺-activated K⁺ channels to Ca²⁺ has been transferred to TMG offspring.     

PKC-dependent phosphorylations modify the action of deltamethrin on rat brain N-type (CaV2.2) voltage-sensitive calcium channel

Voltage clamp electrophysiological studies using wild type Ca_V2.2 and its β₃ subunit coexpressed in Xenopus oocytes revealed that deltamethrin increased the rate of activation, prolonged inactivation and reduced peak current. Site-directed mutagenesis of threonine 422 to glutamic acid (T422E, one of five protein kinase C (PKC)-dependent phosphorylation sites) resulted in a channel that acted as if it were permanently phosphorylated. This resulted in an increased probability of opening during depolarization and a reduced inhibition by the βγ subunit of heterotrimeric G-protein. Deltamethrin treatment of T422E Ca_V2.2 enhanced peak current ∼50% over ethanol-treated controls with an EC₅₀ of 9.8 × 10⁻¹¹ M.Phosphorylation of wild type Ca_V2.2 is evoked by the phorbol ester, phorbol 12-myristrate, 13 acetate (PMA), by activating endogenous protein kinase C (PKC) in oocytes. PKC-dependent phosphorylation activated by PMA of wild type Ca_V2.2 has been previously shown to slow channel deactivation and increased Ca²⁺ influx and subsequent neurotransmitter release. Following PMA-activated phosphorylation, deltamethrin significantly increased peak current and slowed deactivation of the phosphorylated channel, which would be consistent with slower channel closure, greater Ca²⁺ influx and enhanced neurotransmitter release seen in vivo. Deltamethrin treatment in the absence of PMA-activated phosphorylation resulted in no effect on the deactivation kinetics of unphosphorylated Ca_V2.2 or the T422E mutant. Thus, Ca_V2.2 is modified by deltamethrin but the resulting perturbations are dependent upon its PKC-dependent phosphorylation state.     

The effect of pretreatment with S,S,S-tributyl phosphorotrithioate on deltamethrin resistance and carboxylesterase activity in Aphis gossypii (Glover) (Homoptera: Aphididae)

The synergism of S,S,S-tributyl phosphorotrithioate (DEF) and its effect on carboxylesterase activity were investigated in deltamethrin-selected resistant (DRR) and susceptible (DSS) strains of cotton aphids, Aphis gossypii (Glover). Compared to the DSS strain, the DRR strain showed 23,900-fold resistance to deltamethrin, and 7560- and 99-fold cross-resistance to bifenthrin and ethofenprox, respectively. The synergist, DEF, increased the toxicity of both deltamethrin and bifenthrin, but not of ethofenprox when DEF was pretreated of 15 h. DEF exhibited significant inhibition on the carboxylesterase activity in the DRR strain, but no significant effect on that of the DSS strain in vitro. After the cotton aphids exposing to DEF, the carboxylesterase activity decreased gradually until 15 h and then gradually recovered until 24 h in the DRR strain, which fluctuated according to the effect of DEF on the deltamethrin toxicity detected using DEF pretreatment in the DRR strain. Therefore, our studies suggested that the effect of DEF on carboxylesterase was associated with deltamethrin resistance in the DRR strain.     

Toxicity and neurophysiological effects of selected insecticides on the mole cricket, Scapteriscus vicinus (Orthoptera: Gryllotalpidae)

Mole crickets (Scapteriscus spp.) are severe subterranean pests of turfgrasses, commonly targeted with neurotoxic insecticides. Ideally insecticides used against mole crickets should induce quick knockdown or mortality to minimize damage caused by their tunneling. However, neurophysiological effects of insecticides on mole crickets are mostly unknown. The aims of this study were to investigate neurophysiological and toxic effects of several insecticides on tawny mole cricket (Scapteriscus vicinus Scudder) adults and nymphs, and potential synergy between pyrethroid and neonicotinoid insecticides. Bifenthrin, fipronil, and the combination of bifenthrin + imidacloprid provided the fastest median mortality when injected. The combination of bifenthrin + imidacloprid elicited faster toxicity than either active ingredient alone. Imidacloprid, bifenthrin, and bifenthrin + imidacloprid caused immediate knockdown, whereas fipronil immobilized mole crickets within 1-2 h. Acephate, bifenthrin, fipronil, imidacloprid, and bifenthrin + imidacloprid caused significant neuroexcitation. Bifenthrin + imidacloprid resulted in greater increases of spontaneous neural activity than the additive effects of imidacloprid and bifenthrin alone. Excitatory compounds acting at sodium and chloride channels (bifenthrin and fipronil) were the most toxic against S. vicinus. Combining a sodium channel toxin (bifenthrin) and a synaptic toxin (imidacloprid) led to greater than additive neurophysiological and toxic effects, which to our knowledge provides the first documented evidence of synergistic neurological “potentiation”.     

The toxic effects of pyrethroid deltamethrin on the common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) embryos and larvae

Deltamethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid pesticide contaminating aquatic ecosystems as a pollutant, was investigated in the present study for toxic effects on embryos and larvae of common carp, Cyprinus carpio as a model. The control and five test experiments were repeated five times. The water temperature in the experimental units was kept at 24 ± 1 °C. The number of dead embryos significantly increased in response to deltamethrin concentrations 0.005, 0.05, 0.5, 5, 25, and 50 μg L⁻¹ (p<0.05 for each cases). Dose-response decreases in hatching success were recorded as 75.2, 64.6, 47.4, 26.0, 14.4, and 9.0%, respectively. The lowest concentration of deltamethrin (0.005 μg L⁻¹) produced a significantly decrease in number of dead larvae compared to control group (p<0.05). With increasing deltamethrin concentrations, the larvae exposed duration 1-48 h significantly increased the number of dead larvae (p<0.05 for each cases). The 48 h LC₅₀ values (with 95% confidence limits) of deltamethrin for common carp embryos and larvae were estimated as 0.213 (0.103-0.404) and 0.074 (0.011-0.260) μg L⁻¹, respectively. The results provide evidence that deltamethrin pollution may have an adverse effect on the reproduction and development of carp, which should be considered when this chemical is used in agricultural areas near aquatic ecosystems.     

双氧木脂素E对东方粘虫幼虫体壁肌超微结构及Na+-K+-ATPase、Ca2+-ATPase的影响

双氧木脂素E（haedoxane E）是从杀虫植物透骨草Phryma leptostachya L.中分离出的一种对多种农林害虫和卫生害虫具有杀虫活性的化合物。本研究以东方粘虫Mythimna separata为供试昆虫,对双氧木脂素E对其幼虫杀虫作用部位进行了初步研究。电镜观察表明,双氧木脂素E对东方粘虫幼虫体壁肌具有致毒作用,能使肌细胞发生明显病变,细胞核皱缩变形,染色质浓缩,线粒体肿胀、大面积空泡化,肌质网扩张,肌原纤维排列紊乱,胞质内出现大量多泡体。酶活力测定结果也显示,双氧木脂素E能不同程度抑制Na+-K+-ATPase和Ca2+-ATPase活力。因此推测双氧木脂素E是一种作用于东方粘虫肌肉组织的肌肉毒剂。     

Mutation of threonine 422 to glutamic acid mimics the phosphorylation state and alters the action of deltamethrin on Cav2.2

Effects of deltamethrin on voltage-sensitive calcium channels (VSCC) from rat brain (Ca_v2.2) expressed in Xenopus oocytes were assessed electrophysiologically. Deltamethrin reduced peak current of wild-type Ca_v2.2 in a stereospecific and concentration-dependent manner with an EC₅₀ of 1 × 10⁻⁹ M. Phosphorylation of threonine 422 enhances voltage-sensitive calcium current, increases the probability that Ca_v2.2 will open under depolarizing conditions and antagonizes the inhibition of the channel by the betagamma subunit of heterotrimeric G-protein (Gβγ). Site-directed mutagenesis of threonine 422 to glutamic acid (T422E) results in a channel that acts as if it were permanently phosphorylated. Deltamethrin (10⁻⁷ M) significantly enhanced peak current via the T422E channel (1.5-fold) compared to the nontreated control and the increase was significantly greater than for either the wild-type (T422) or T422A (permanently unphosphorylated mutant) channels. The effect of deltamethrin on T422E Ca_v2.2 was stereospecific and concentration-dependent with an EC₅₀ of 9.8 × 10⁻¹¹ M. Thus, Ca_v2.2 is modified by deltamethrin but the resulting perturbation is dependent upon the phosphorylation state of threonine 422.     

Inhibitory effects of BHC isomers on Na+-K+-ATPase,yeast growth,and nerve conduction

The biological effects of benzene hexachloride (BHC, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane) isomers, such as toxicity against yeasts, inhibition of beef brain Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase, and blocking action on conduction in cockroach nerve, were determined and compared with those shown by homologous alcohols and other molecules. Each type of biological activity correlated well with the physicochemical properties of the test compounds such as hydrophobicity (as defined by their partition coefficients in 1-octanol/H₂O). The insecticidal action of γ-BHC showed little correspondence to Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase inhibition or to nerve blocking in insects.     

不同灌水处理对滨海盐碱地土壤阳离子组成及玉米干物质累积的影响

采用田间试验对不同灌水处理灌水后玉米地（天津滨海盐碱地）0~60 cm土层土壤K⁺/Na⁺、Ca²⁺/Na⁺及玉米干物质累积量进行研究,共设计4个处理,分别为LI₁₀（常规滴灌,灌水10 mm）、LI₂₀（常规滴灌,灌水20 mm）、FI₁₀（膜下滴灌,灌水10 mm）和FI₂₀（膜下滴灌,灌水20 mm）。结果表明：灌水后不同灌水方式下灌水量较大的处理0~60 cm各土层K⁺/Na⁺均大于灌水量较小的处理,且均表现出0~20 cm土层K⁺/Na⁺较大,40~60 cm土层K⁺/Na⁺较小;相同灌水量下膜下滴灌处理0~60 cm各土层Ca²⁺/Na⁺均较大,灌水后不同灌水处理0~60 cm各土层Ca²⁺/Na⁺差异较小,变化范围为0.10~0.22;FI₂₀处理0~20 cm土层K⁺/Na⁺和Ca²⁺/Na⁺大于其他处理,分别达到0.78和0.22;随着灌水次数的增多,LI₂₀和FI₁₀处理0~20 cm土层K⁺/Na⁺和Ca²⁺/Na⁺均逐渐增大,LI₁₀处理则均逐渐减小;灌水后各处理之间0~60 cm各土层K⁺/Na⁺和Ca²⁺/Na⁺差异均达显著水平;全生育期干物质累积量与其对应的0~20 cm土层（K⁺/Na⁺）/Ca²⁺二次拟合相关系数均达0.90以上,相同（K⁺/Na⁺）/Ca²⁺下,FI₂₀处理干物质累积量始终最大,LI₁₀处理始终最小;（K⁺/Na⁺）/Ca²⁺>1.72时,各处理干物质累积量均随（K⁺/Na⁺）/Ca²⁺的增大而增大。     

Effects of dietary pyridoxine on growth and biochemical responses of Labeo rohita fingerlings exposed to endosulfan

A sixty-day experiment was carried out to study the effect of dietary pyridoxine (PN) on growth performance, RNA/DNA ratio and some biochemical parameters of Labeo rohita fingerlings exposed to sub-lethal dose of endosulfan (1/10th of 96 h static non-renewal LC₅₀ = 0.2 ppb) to assess the role of pyridoxine in ameliorating the negative effects of endosulfan. Two hundred seventy fingerlings (6.5 ± 0.26 g) were randomly distributed into six treatments in triplicates (15 fish/tank). Five iso-nitrogenous (35.45-35.75% crude protein) purified diets were prepared with graded levels of pyridoxine. Six treatment groups were T₀ (10 mg PN + without endosulfan), T₁ (0 mg PN + endosulfan), T₂ (10 mg PN + endosulfan), T₃ (50 mg PN + endosulfan), T₄ (100 mg PN + endosulfan) and T₅ (200 mg PN + endosulfan). Weight gain (%), specific growth rate (SGR), tissue glycogen, and protease activity were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in pyridoxine fed groups compared to their non-pyridoxine fed counterpart. Protease activity was positively correlated (R² = 0.931) with (%) weight gain. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) activity was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in non-pyridoxine fed group and decreased in pyridoxine fed counterparts. There were no significant (P > 0.05) effect of dietary pyridoxine on feed conversion ratio (FCR), protein efficiency ratio (PER), survival, gastro-somatic index (GSI), hepato-somatic index (HSI) and liver and muscle DNA levels of L. rohita fingerlings. RNA levels, both in liver and muscle, increased significantly (P < 0.05) in pyridoxine fed groups. A positive correlation was observed between growth and RNA levels, both in liver (R² = 0.91) and muscle (R² = 0.88). RNA/DNA ratio showed a third order polynomial relationship with dietary pyridoxine, both in liver (Y = −0.014x³ + 0.1613x² − 0.5333x + 0.7933, R² = 0.987) and muscle (Y = −0.0407x³ + 0.4763x² − 1.6358x + 2.4667, R² = 0.9345). The overall results obtained in present study indicated that dietary pyridoxine supplementation at 100 or 200 mg PN/kg diet ameliorates the negative effects of endosulfan and restores optimal growth of L. rohita fingerlings.     

Action of deltamethrin on N-type (Cav2.2) voltage-sensitive calcium channels in rat brain

Isolated presynaptic nerve terminals prepared from whole rat brain were used to evaluate the action of deltamethrin on voltage-sensitive calcium channels by measuring calcium influx and endogenous glutamate release. Deltamethrin-enhanced K⁺-stimulated calcium influx and subsequent Ca²⁺-dependent glutamate release. The effect of deltamethrin was concentration-dependent, stereospecific, blocked by ω-conotoxin MVIIC but unaltered in the presence of tetrodotoxin. These results suggest that N-type voltage-sensitive calcium channels are a site of action at the presynaptic nerve terminal. Electrophysiological studies were carried out using rat brain Ca_v2.2 and β₃ subunits coexpressed in Xenopus oocytes to validate such action. Deltamethrin reduced barium peak current in a concentraion-dependent and stereospecific manner, increased the rate of activation, and prolonged the inactivation rate of this channel. These experiments support the conclusion that N-type voltage-sensitive calcium channel operation is altered by deltamethrin.     

Acute toxicity of organochlorine insecticide endosulfan and its effect on behaviour and some hematological parameters of Asian swamp eel (Monopterus albus, Zuiew)

In Asia, Monopterus albus (Asian swamp eel) is commonly found in rice fields, muddy ponds and swamp areas. Because of its habitat, it is exposed to toxic pesticides used in rice fields, especially endosulfan, which is one of the most widely used insecticides. This study aims to determine the acute toxicity of endosulfan and its effect on the behaviour and some hematological parameters of the fish. The 96 h-LC₅₀ (with 95% confidence limits) obtained in this study for M. albus was 0.42 (0.35-0.50) μg L⁻¹. After 96 h exposure to endosulfan, the fish exhibited a series of abnormal behavioural responses; these included imbalanced position, restlessness of movement, erratic swimming, tremor, flashing and lethargy. When the swamp eels were exhausted, they were laterally recumbent on the bottom and had no opercula movement. Endosulfan toxicity also caused a significant lower (p < 0.05) value of erythrocyte count, leukocyte count, hemoglobin and hematocrit as compared to the control experiment. Nevertheless, the erythrocyte cell showed an increasing trend in size. The swollen erythrocyte cells may be impaired in their oxygen-carrying capacity. Severe blood loss through the gill capillary and hematemesis of the fish may be the main reasons for the hematological changes in the test organisms. Despite its relatively bigger size (30-40 cm in length) as compared to most of the other test organisms (<5 cm in length) for endosulfan toxicity, it is interesting to find that this fish is one of the most sensitive freshwater fishes to endosulfan.     

Effect of chitosan on growth and plasma membrane properties of Rhizopus stolonifer (Ehrenb.:Fr.) Vuill

The effect of chitosan (0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 mg ml⁻¹) on mycelium growth, potassium efflux, pH of the incubation medium, and activity of plasma membrane H⁺-ATPase of Rhizopus stolonifer was evaluated. The mycelium growth of R. stolonifer was reduced on media amended with chitosan at 1.0 and 2.0 mg ml⁻¹. The highest antifungal index (65%) was obtained on media containing chitosan at 2.0 mg ml⁻¹. Potassium efflux induced by the addition of the three chitosan concentrations was demonstrated. The highest potassium effluxes were observed with addition of chitosan at 2.0 mg ml⁻¹. R. stolonifer grown 72 h on Potato Dextrose Broth without chitosan generated a decrease in the medium’s pH from 5.4 to 4.8. However, the addition of chitosan at all concentrations caused increases on pH of medium cultures. The highest pH increases were observed on media amended chitosan at 2.0 mg ml⁻¹ resulting in the raising of pH level to 6.9. Additionally, there was an important inhibitory effect of chitosan (1.0 and 2.0 mg ml⁻¹) on H⁺-ATPase activity in the plasma membrane of R. stolonifer (32.70%).     

Oxygen consumption and ammonia excretion of the freshwater crab Trichodactylus borellianus exposed to chlorpyrifos and endosulfan insecticides

The effects of lethal and sublethal concentrations of chlorpyrifos and endosulfan on oxygen consumption and ammonia excretion rate of the crab Trichodactylus borellianus were evaluated. Oxygen consumption and energy expenditure had significant effect in relation to exposure times. Regarding endosulfan, a significant difference in consumption among times of exposure was registered in 625 μg L⁻¹. Moreover, at the highest concentration, energy expenditure rate was observed stabilized during 1-3 h. A significant increase in ammonia excretion was evidenced in 150 and 300 μg L⁻¹ of chlorpyrifos. The O:N ratio showed a decrease in chlorpyrifos and in 2500 μg L⁻¹ of endosulfan. This indicated a shift towards protein primary metabolism. An increment in the O:N ratio was observed in the lower endosulfan solutions. The relation oxygen:nitrogen showed a shift towards lipid and carbohydrate primary metabolism. This work indicated the complexity of the metabolism in the freshwater crab affected by xenobiotic elements.     

Biological activity of the essential oil from the leaves of Piper sarmentosum Roxb. (Piperaceae) and its chemical constituents on Brontispa longissima (Gestro) (Coleoptera: Hispidae)

The results showed that the essential oil from Piper sarmentosum has strong antifeedant and toxicity effects on Brontispa longissima. The best antifeedant and contact toxicity effects were observed in the 1st-2nd instar larvae. The essential oil also displayed a notable fumigation effect on the eggs and pupae of B. longissima. It took the control-treated insects 43.34 d to complete one generation, while the insects treated with 2000 mg/L essential oil needed 73.58 d. The essential oil was analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and 41 components were identified. Myristicin (65.22%) and trans-caryophyllene (13.89%) were the major components. Myristicin exhibited strong antifeedant and contact toxicity effects on both the 3rd instar larvae and the imagoes of B. longissima, when it showed a significant fumigation effect on the eggs and pupae of B. longissima. Another P. sarmentosum essential oil and myristicin all showed a strong inhibiting effect on the growth and development of B. longissima along with the activity of AChE, CarE, GSTs and Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase in B. longissima larvae.     

Osmoregulatory function in ducks following ingestion of the organophosphorus insecticide fenthion

Salt gland function and osmoregulation in aquatic birds drinking hyperosmotic water has been suggested to be impaired by organophosphorus insecticides. To test this hypothesis, adult black ducks (Anas rubripes) were provided various regimens of fresh or salt (1.5% NaCl) water before, during, and after ingestion of mash containing 21 ppm fenthion. Ducks were bled by jugular venipuncture after 1, 7, and 12 days of treatment, and were then killed. Brain and salt gland acetylcholinesterase activities were substantially inhibited (44–61% and 14–36%) by fenthion. However, salt gland weight and Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase activity, and plasma Na⁺, Cl^?, and osmolality, were uniformly elevated in all groups receiving salt water including those ingesting fenthion. In a second study, salt gland Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase activity in mallards (A. platyrhynchos) was not affected after in vitro incubation with either fenthion oxon at concentrations ranging from 0.04 to 400 μM, but was reduced in the presence of 40 and 400 μM DDE (positive control). These findings suggest than environmentally realistic concentrations of organophosphorus insecticides do not markedly affect osmoregulatory function in adult black ducks.     

Deltamethrin induced alterations of hematological and biochemical parameters in fingerlings of Catla catla (Ham.) and their amelioration by dietary supplement of vitamin C

The present study was carried out to investigate the sub-lethal toxicity of technical grade deltamethrin (a synthetic pyrethroid) of concentration 1.61 μg/L (1/3rd of 96 h LC₅₀) on hematological and biochemical parameters of catla (Catla catla) fingerlings and its amelioration through dietary vitamin C. The deltamethrin exposed fishes were fed with different levels of supplemented vitamin C such as 50, 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg diet to see its ameliorating effect by assaying hematological parameters viz. total erythrocyte count (TEC), total leukocyte count (TLC), hemoglobin content (Hb), total serum protein, albumin, globulin, albumin–globulin ratio and biochemical parameters such as lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), acetylcholine esterase (AChE), alanine amino transferase (ALT), aspartate amino transferase (AST), total adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase), magnesium adenosine triphosphatase (Mg²⁺-ATPase) and sodium potassium adenosine triphosphatase (Na⁺, K⁺-ATPase) activities. The finding of this study showed that deltamethrin had negative effect on the hematological and biochemical parameters of Catla catla. The experimental group, which was exposed to deltamethrin and fed with normal diet showed significantly lower values (P ? 0.05) of all parameters studied except ALT activity. This might be due to possible disruption of hematopoiesis and proteosynthesis. However, the fish fed with varied concentration of vitamin C in diets neutralized the toxic effect of deltamethrin, as evidenced by significantly lowered hematological and biochemical response. Vitamin C @ 1000 mg/kg diet was the most effective in amelioration of harmful effect of deltamethrin on hematological and biochemical parameters of catla fingerlings. The result suggests that vitamin C can be effectively used to neutralize the toxic effect of deltamethrin on catla.