| Autor: |
Rieder, G.S.1 (AUTHOR), Zamberlan, D.C.1 (AUTHOR), Aschner, M.2 (AUTHOR), Silva, L.F.O.3 (AUTHOR), da Rocha, J.B.T.1,4 (AUTHOR) joao.rocha@ufsm.br |
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Journal of Environmental Science & Health. Part B. Pesticides, Food Contaminants & Agricultural Wastes. 2024, Vol. 59 Issue 6, p341-349. 9p. |
| Abstrakt: |
The increased consumption of pesticides can have a negative environmental impact by increasing the essential metals to toxic levels. Bordasul® is a commonly used fungicide in Brazil and it is composed of 20% Cu, 10% sulfur, and 3.0% calcium. The study of fungicides in vivo in non-target model organisms can predict their environmental impact more broadly. The Drosophila melanogaster is a unique model due to its ease of handling and maintenance. Here, the potential toxicity of Bordasul® was investigated by assessing the development, survival, and behavior of exposed flies. Exposure to Bordasul® impaired the development (p < 0.01) and caused a significant reduction in memory retention (p < 0.05) and locomotor ability (p < 0.001). Fungicides are needed to assure the world's food demand; however, Bordasul® was highly toxic to D. melanogaster. Therefore, Bordasul® may be potentially toxic to non-target invertebrates and new environmentally-safe biofertilizers have to be developed to preserve the biota. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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GreenFILE |
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