PESTICIDES AND AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS


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Authors

  • S K Konar Fisheries Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Kalyani University, Kalyani, West Bengal

Abstract

A survey made in West Bengal to evaluate the influence of pesticides on
aqustic ecosystems showed that pesticides killed many fishe» in Punarbbava River,
West Danajpur, in August 1970. The paddy fields near the river received the insecticides:
DDVP, phosphamidon and parathion. The tissues of gills, alimentary
tract, liver and brain of the exposed carp {Labeo rohita) and catfish {Heteropneustes
fossilis) were found severely damaged. The pesticide residue in fish was
in such level that may cause hazard to fish eaters

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Author Biography

  • S K Konar, Fisheries Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Kalyani University, Kalyani, West Bengal
    Fisheries Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Kalyani University,
    Kalyani, West Bengal

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Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 & 2 (1975)

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How to Cite

Konar, S. K. (2011). PESTICIDES AND AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 22(1 & 2), 80-85. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12216