Biological effects of a copper-based fungicide on the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster.
J Environ Sci Health B
; 59(6): 341-349, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
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.
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Cobre
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Drosophila melanogaster
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Fungicidas Industriais
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Animals
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
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En
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J Environ Sci Health B
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article