Sex-specific effects of propiconazole on the molting of the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis).
Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol
; 268: 109612, 2023 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Given the inevitable exposure of Eriocheir sinensis (E. sinensis) to fungicides in rice-crab co-culture systems, understanding the potential effect of fungisides is important for practical application. Molting is a crucial development process of E. sinensis, which is regulated by endocrine system and genetic factors, and is susceptible to exogenous chemicals. However, the impact of fungicides application on the molting of E. sinensis have been rarely reported. In the present study, propiconazole, a widely used fungicide for rice disease management, was found to exert potential effects on the molting of E. sinensis at residual-related level in the rice-crab co-culture fields. After 14 days of short-term exposure to propiconazole, female crabs exhibited remarkably higher levels of hemolymph ecdysone than males. When the exposure was extended to 28 days, propiconazole markedly accelerated molt-inhibiting hormone expression by 3.3-fold, ecdysone receptor expression by 7.8-fold, and crustacean retinoid X receptor expression by 9.6-fold in male crabs, while it showed the opposite effect in females with suppressed gene expression. Propiconazole also induced the activity of N-acetylglucosaminidase in male crabs rather than females during the experiments. Our study suggests that propiconazole exerts sex-specific effects on the molting of E. sinensis. The impact of propiconazole application in the rice-crab co-culture systems remains more assessment to avoid affecting the growth of cultured E. sinensis.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Braquiuros
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Fungicidas Industriales
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Animals
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En
Revista:
Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol
Asunto de la revista:
FARMACOLOGIA
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TOXICOLOGIA
Año:
2023
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Article
País de afiliación:
China