{"title":"Beta-Cyfluthrin-Induced Hepatic Alterations in Zebrafish: Enzymatic Profiles and Oxidative Stress Responses","authors":"Sandhya Kadiru, Roshan C. D’Souza","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114085","url":null,"abstract":"Beta-Cyfluthrin is a widely used pesticide belonging to class of synthetic pyrethroids which affects the central and peripheral nervous systems. The current study investigates the impact of beta-Cyfluthrin on the biochemical parameters of liver of zebrafish (Danio sp.). Adult zebrafish were exposed to concentrations of 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 µg/L of beta-Cyfluthrin for acute (96 hours) and chronic (21 days) exposure periods respectively (n=20). It was observed that exposure to beta-Cyfluthrin led to variations in biochemical markers in both acute and chronic exposure groups. Liver function tests revealed significant elevated activity of alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) at exposure concentrations of 2.0 and 4.0 µg/L of beta-Cyfluthrin in both acute and chronic groups, while acid phosphatase (ACP) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity decreased significantly at concentrations of 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 µg/L in the chronic group. Lipid peroxidation exhibited a concentration and time-dependent increase with significant difference at 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 µg/L in both acute and chronic groups, while superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (PER) levels declined significantly in both acute and chronic exposure groups at exposure concentrations of 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 µg/L for SOD and 2.0 and 4.0 µg/L for PER. Catalase (CAT) initially increased significantly in acute groups of 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 µg/L but decreased in chronic ones. Glutathione S-transferase (GST) levels exhibited a significant increase at lower concentrations of 0.25 µg/L but a decrease at higher concentrations, 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 µg/L of beta-Cyfluthrin. The level of significance were considered at p<0.05 and p<0.01. This research suggests that exposure to beta-Cyfluthrin leads to hepatic damage in adult zebrafish. This indicates a potential risk to non-target aquatic fauna, through runoff where beta-Cyfluthrin is used as an agricultural pesticide.","PeriodicalId":503810,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"119 36","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140987588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improvement of Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) Growth and Cocoon Quality Using Nickel Sulfate Supplementation","authors":"S. D, Vignesh M, Sivanesh H, Azhagu Raj R","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114084","url":null,"abstract":"The silkworm belongs to the order Lepidoptera and the family Bombycidae (Bombyx mori L.). The silkworm industry plays a crucial role in providing employment opportunities in India. This study investigated the effects of nickel sulfate supplementation on the growth and cocoon quality of silkworm (Bombyx mori L.). The experiment was conducted at a silkworm-rearing center in Palayamkottai, India, from December 2022 to January 2023. Silkworms were fed Victory-1 (V1) mulberry leaves soaked in different nickel sulfate solutions (100 ppm, 300 ppm, and 500 ppm). Larval weight, duration, cocoon weight, shell weight, shell ratio, and pupal weight were measured for 10 healthy silkworms with good quality cocoons selected from each treatment group. Compared to the control group, supplementation with 500-ppm nickel sulfate solution significantly improved silkworm growth performance (weight) and economic traits (cocoon weight and quality).\u0000GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT","PeriodicalId":503810,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":" 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140990263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"First Record of Flesh-burrowing, Fish Parasitic Isopod Genus Ichthyoxenos Herklots, 1870 (Isopoda: Cymothoidae) from India with Morphological Description of a New Species","authors":"S. Mitra, Parimita Chowdhury","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114080","url":null,"abstract":"A new species of parasitic Isopod of the genus Ichthyoxenos Herklots, 1870, is described here based on six specimens collected from the oxbow lake at Purbashtali, of East Burdwan District of West Bengal, India. This cymothoid genus is recorded for the first time from India. The new species, Ichthyoxenos aneeshi sp. nov., can be easily separated from its congeners by its distinguishing morphological characters i.e., rounded body structure; semicircular head; eyes rectangular; pereonite 1 lateral margin straight; mandible broad, molar process covered in pectinate scales, maxilla 1 with 3 setae, maxilla 2 with three segments, maxilliped comprises 4 articles; antennules shorter than antenna, comprises 7 articles, reaches only middle of the eye; antenna hardly reaches up to the distal margin of pereonite 1; antennae comprises 9 articles, terminal article without setae; pereonite 3-7 posterior margin concave; pereonite 4 widest, pereonite 7 shortest; pleotelson 0.8 times as long as maximum width, free edge straight to gently convex, median part slightly concave, longitudinal dorso-median ridge prominent; uropodal endopod and exopods without serration, subequal. Detailed morphological description along with a comparison with nearest congeners is provided in this paper; short ecological observations are also incorporated here. This is the 24th species of the genus Ichthyoxenos, Herklots, 1870.","PeriodicalId":503810,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":" 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140993864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bacteriological Analyses of Fish Mucus from Fish Market with Reference to Consumer’s Health","authors":"Niharika P. Shah, N. Ujjania, Yash H. Mer","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114081","url":null,"abstract":"A study was conducted to evaluate the bacteria load present in fish mucus collected from Nanpura wholesale fish market during the period from 30th December 2022 to 20th February 2023. Total 20 fish mucus samples were determined by Total Plate Count (TPC) and identification of bacteria. High bacterial load with pathogens such as Escherichia coli (Gram negative bacteria) and Staphylococcus aureus (Gram positive bacteria) were found in all fresh and marine fish samples from study area. These pathogens can survive and multiply in fish, transferred into consumer by way of food and main source of fish poisoning, diarrhoea, meningitis and septicemia which cause health risk to consumer. The fishes were contaminated with pathogenic bacteria indicated poor handling of fishes, lack of preservation facility and unhygienic condition of study area. Thus, it is strongly recommended to improve the quality control and quality assurance systems of the study area to minimize the prevalence of pathogenic bacteria.","PeriodicalId":503810,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":" 90","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140991197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Conservation Status of Reptilia in Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve, Western Ghats, India and its Environment","authors":".. Varadaraju","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114083","url":null,"abstract":"The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve is an important biogeographical hot spot and hosts diverse ecosystem in its habitat. The objectives of the present study are to assess conservation status of Reptilia in Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve and to know the role of habitat in harbouring and conserving/protecting wild fauna. Day time opportunistic visual encounter survey method was employed to study and site different species of Reptiles. There are about 78 species of reptiles inhabited in the reserve, out of which 15 species are threatened as per IUCN, 2023 The reserve harbors three species of turtle and tortoises, 31 species of lizards under five families and 44 species of snakes under six families. There are about 37 species of reptiles which are endemic in the region comprises one species of Geoemydidae, six species of Gekkonidae, eight species of Agamidae, two species of Scincidae, seven species of Uropeltidae, eight species of Colubridae, one species of Pareidae, one species of Elapidae and three species of Viperidae.","PeriodicalId":503810,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":" 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140992442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application of GIS in Evaluating Suitable Clam Farming Site in Vembanad Lake, India","authors":"Suja Nagampoozhi","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114078","url":null,"abstract":"The present study identifies and quantifies appropriate sites for black clam farming in the Vembanad Lake using a geographical information system (GIS). The black clam, Villorita cpyrinoides, is the most important clam landed in India. Despite being a candidate species for aquaculture, the trials on farming of clams are very limited. The aim of this study was to select the most suitable sites for clam farming in Vembanad Lake based on the use of GIS-based models. For this, the importance of soil quality, water quality and infrastructure facilities were accessed using an analytical hierarchical process. The site suitability map was prepared using each attribute and divided into four classes, such as most suitable, moderately suitable, least suitable and poor. Water quality is found to play a major role (54%) compared to soil quality (24%) and infrastructure facilities (22%) for development of clam farms in Vembanad Lake. Salinity registered the highest importance (0.21) for the water quality suitability map as compared to other parameters like pH and dissolved oxygen. The total area covered under this study was 6471 ha out of which, 3121 ha (48%) was identified as most suitable and of the remaining 3350 ha, 1804 ha (28%) was identified as moderately suitable, 946 ha (15%) was identified as least suitable and 600 ha (9%) was identified as the poor site for clam farming in Vembanad Lake.","PeriodicalId":503810,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":" 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140995469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Methuku Anil, Shiddalingappa V. Hugar, R. Channakeshava
{"title":"Evaluation of Bio-efficacy of Compatible Agrochemicals against Sucking Pests in Soybean","authors":"Methuku Anil, Shiddalingappa V. Hugar, R. Channakeshava","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114079","url":null,"abstract":"A study was conducted at Agricultural Research Station (UAS, Dharwad), Sankeshwar, Karnataka during Kharif 2022-23 to assess the effectiveness of various agrochemicals alone and in combinations against whiteflies and thrips in soybean. Fifteen treatments were tested with three replications each. Among the treatments, diafenthiuron 50 WP at a concentration of 1.25 g/l exhibited the lowest mean population of whiteflies and thrips, with 2.63 and 3.22 per three leaves, respectively. This performance was comparable with its combination treatments, includes diafenthiuron 50 WP @ 1.25 g/l combined with propiconazole 25 EC @ 1 ml/l and 19:19:19 @ 5 g/l (2.92 whiteflies and 3.50 thrips/3 leaves), as well as diafenthiuron 50 WP @ 1.25 g/l combined with tebuconazole 50 + trifloxystrobin 25 WG @ 0.5 g/l and 19:19:19 @ 5 g/l (3.19 whiteflies and 3.74 thrips/3 leaves). Combination treatments effectively reduced whiteflies and thrips population as alone treatments by without showing any phytotoxicity symptoms on soybean crop.","PeriodicalId":503810,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":" 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140996620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diversity of Freshwater Turtles Melanochelys trijuga in and Around Sankarapuram Wetland Complex on Kallakurichi District, Tamil Nadu, India","authors":"P. Nithya, P. Jasmin, P. Hemalakshmi","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114077","url":null,"abstract":"India is one of the most species-rich regions of freshwater turtles in the world, also, they are being collected, for slaughter, eaten, and traded in huge numbers. The scope of this study on Melanochelys trijuga, also known as the Indian Black Turtle, focuses on collecting comprehensive information about the species in India, specifically in Tamil Nadu, with a special emphasis on Sankarapuram.The study aims to address the lack of current data about this turtle species and contribute to the understanding of its taxonomy, distribution, habitat, behavior, and conservation status. Various methods are employed in this study such as visual sighting of habitat to encounter the target animal, and, indirectly through interview-based survey information from local communities. Visual survey was conducted on 20 locations of the sankarapuram study area. On the surveyed 20 locations the tortoise was observed in five locations viz. two Coconut farm, two ordinary well which used for irrigation purpose and a lake side muddy shallow area. Totally 10 individuals were observed in this study period. We had an opportunity to examine the specimens very closely once it comes out behind the open well. The captured specimens were later examined by comparison with the standard key characteristics and manuals in order to identify the specimen and found as Melanochelys trijuga species. In this study we observed both male and female individuals. The individuals are found as adults. The characteristics and ecology information were compared with the existing data in previous record and publications and manuals. Obtained Melanochelys trijuga species was found as Nearly Threatened status in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) category.","PeriodicalId":503810,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":" 58","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141000654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Organic and Chemical Pesticides: Impacts on Crop Health and Environmental Sustainability","authors":"Kadam Priyanka, Birendra Singh Yadav, Ashwini Kote, Rohan Yadav, Pooja Shejwal","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114073","url":null,"abstract":"Pesticides are indispensable tools in modern agriculture, aiding in the protection of crops against pests and diseases. Nevertheless, the adverse effects of chemical pesticides on human health and the environment have catalyzed a shift towards organic alternatives. This review critically assesses the use of both organic and chemical pesticides, evaluating their respective impacts on crop health and environmental sustainability. We delve into aspects such as efficiency, safety, environmental footprint, and regulatory frameworks surrounding these two types of pesticides, drawing insights from recent research. By synthesizing current knowledge, our aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the advantages and limitations of organic and chemical pesticides, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions towards sustainable agricultural practices.","PeriodicalId":503810,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"23 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141004827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Monika Dubey, B. J. Koppar, Vineet Prakash Singh, Sana P Masood Ahmed, N. Ujjania
{"title":"Length–weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Silver Pomfret (Pampus argenteus), Damanganga Estuary, Daman","authors":"Monika Dubey, B. J. Koppar, Vineet Prakash Singh, Sana P Masood Ahmed, N. Ujjania","doi":"10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i114075","url":null,"abstract":"A study was conducted on the length-weight relationship and condition factor of the commercially important fish, Silver Pomfret (Pampus argenteus), in the Damanganga estuary in Daman. Fish samples were collected from January 2021 to March 2021, with a total of 330 randomly sampled fish collected from fishermen. The average total length was 23.309±0.775 cm and the average total weight was 259.606±20.144 grams measured using standard methods. The 'b' value of Pampus argenteus showed a negative allometric (b<3.0) growth pattern, with the total length being positively correlated with the total weight of the fish (r²=0.829). The growth pattern was negative allometric while the Fulton condition factor (2.03±0.114) indicated good condition. Therefore, further studies on the length-weight relationship should focus on the sustainable management of the fisheries.","PeriodicalId":503810,"journal":{"name":"UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY","volume":"6 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141004324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}