Stress-induced enhancement of reproduction in earthworm Octochaetus pattoni exposed to chromium (VI) and mercury (II): Implications in environmental management
Abbasi, SA; Soni, R
| HERO ID | 1514230 |
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| In Press | No |
| Year | 1983 |
| Title | Stress-induced enhancement of reproduction in earthworm Octochaetus pattoni exposed to chromium (VI) and mercury (II): Implications in environmental management |
| Authors | Abbasi, SA; Soni, R |
| Journal | International Journal of Environmental Studies |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Page Numbers | 1984) |
| Abstract | HEEP COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. The impact of heavy metal pollutants on earthworms was studied by observing mortality and reproduction in O. pattoni exposed to Cr (VI) and Hg (II) at levels varying from 0-25 ppm. While both metals induced significant mortality at all levels of exposure, they also caused an enhancement in reproduction, as revealed by the higher production of juveniles and bits in metal-exposed animals compared to controls. The significance of the results in environmental management was discussed. |
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| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | eng |
| Keyword | 18540-29-9; 14302-87-5 |