Induction of DNA damage in the peripheral blood of zebrafish (Danio rerio) by an agricultural organophosphate pesticide, monocrotophos

Induction of DNA damage in the peripheral blood of zebrafish (Danio rerio) by an agricultural organophosphate pesticide, monocrotophos

Abstract The use of organophosphate pesticides (OPs) in agricultural practices in India has gained popularity due to their broad spectrum, low cost and high potency. Monocrotophos (an OP) which is a systemic and contact broad-spectrum cholinesterase inhibitor is being widely used in India. However,...

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Main Authors: Avelyno H. D’Costa, S. K. Shyama, M. K. Praveen Kumar, Trisha M. Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Islamic Azad University​ 2018-08-01
Series:International Aquatic Research
Subjects:
Comet assay
Micronucleus test
Genotoxicity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40071-018-0201-x

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