Mutagenicity and genotoxicity in gill erythrocyte cells of Poecilia reticulata exposed to a glyphosate formulation

Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 2013 Nov;91(5):583-7. doi: 10.1007/s00128-013-1103-7. Epub 2013 Sep 17.

Abstract

Poecilia reticulata were exposed to herbicide Roundup Transorb(®) for micronucleus test, nuclear abnormalities and comet assay. The exposure-concentrations were based on CL50-96 h following 0, 1.41, 2.83, 4.24 and 5.65 μL L(-1) for 24 h. Micronucleus and comets were significantly increased in the gill erythrocyte cells after herbicide exposure compared with the non-exposed group. Results showed a gradual increase in the number of damaged cells, indicating a concentration-dependent effect and that this herbicide was mutagenic and genotoxic to P. reticulata and this effect could be attributed to a combination of compounds contained in the formulation with the active ingredient glyphosate.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Comet Assay
  • Erythrocytes / drug effects*
  • Gills / cytology
  • Gills / drug effects*
  • Glycine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Glycine / toxicity
  • Glyphosate
  • Herbicides / toxicity*
  • Micronucleus Tests
  • Mutagens / toxicity*
  • Poecilia
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / toxicity*

Substances

  • Herbicides
  • Mutagens
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • Glycine