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Teratogenicity and Embryotoxicity in Aquatic Organisms After Pesticide Exposure and the Role of Oxidative Stress
Complex factors have contributed to the decline of aquatic populations worldwide. Among these factors are intensification of agriculture, including the application of fertilizers and agents of crop protection, and loss of habitat. Various developmental abnormalities in natural populations of aquatic vertebrates have been documented, and agricultural pesticides are considered by many to be one of the important factors that cause such abnormalities. Amphibians may potentially be a target of environmental stressors and toxicants as a result of their biphasic life cycles and skin permeability. In this chapter, the role of oxidative stress in the teratogenic action of pesticides is reviewed and addressed, with special attention given to non-target aquatic organisms such as amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. The review of available literature indicates that many pesticides enhance oxidative stress in aquatic organisms, and such stress may be linked to developmental alterations, including reproductive effects, embryotoxicity, and/or teratogenicity.
Teratogenicity and Embryotoxicity in Aquatic Organisms After Pesticide Exposure and the Role of Oxidative Stress
Complex factors have contributed to the decline of aquatic populations worldwide. Among these factors are intensification of agriculture, including the application of fertilizers and agents of crop protection, and loss of habitat. Various developmental abnormalities in natural populations of aquatic vertebrates have been documented, and agricultural pesticides are considered by many to be one of the important factors that cause such abnormalities. Amphibians may potentially be a target of environmental stressors and toxicants as a result of their biphasic life cycles and skin permeability. In this chapter, the role of oxidative stress in the teratogenic action of pesticides is reviewed and addressed, with special attention given to non-target aquatic organisms such as amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. The review of available literature indicates that many pesticides enhance oxidative stress in aquatic organisms, and such stress may be linked to developmental alterations, including reproductive effects, embryotoxicity, and/or teratogenicity.
Teratogenicity and Embryotoxicity in Aquatic Organisms After Pesticide Exposure and the Role of Oxidative Stress
Reviews Env.Contamination (formerly:Residue Reviews)
Whitacre, David M. (editor) / Pašková, Veronika (author) / Hilscherová, Klára (author) / Bláha, Luděk (author)
2011-01-20
37 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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