Photodegradation of the organophosphorus pesticides chlorpyrifos,fenamiphos and vamidothion in water

The photodegradation of the pesticides chlorpyrifos, fenamiphos and vamidothion in water containing 2–4% methanol was examined. Acetone (5%) was added as photosensitizer in the photolysis of vamidothion. A suntest apparatus equipped with a xenon arc lamp which exhibits a radiation very close to natural sunlight was employed. Analyses were performed by direct injection of the water samples containing the photoproducts into a liquid chromatograph with diode array and thermospray mass spectrometric detection. The major photodegradation products were identified by matching their diode‐array spectra with the corresponding spectra of the authentic standards, their retention times and the spectra obtained using positive and/or negative thermospray mass spectrometry. 3,5,6‐trichloro‐2‐pyridinol, fenamiphos sulfoxide and vamidothion sulfoxide were the major photodegradation products from chlorpyrifos, fenamiphos and vamidothion, respectively.     

Bioaccumulation of organochlorine pesticides from contaminated soil by cattle

The study aimed to quantitate the uptake by beef cattle of organochlorine pesticides in from soil. Although such uptake is known to occur, uptake rates have not been accurately measured for these animals and cannot be inferred from data obtained with dairy cattle. In this study, cattle received a diet, of a standard feedlot ration supplemented with organochlorine-pesticide (aldrin?+?dieldrin) contaminated soil. The levels of pesticides in the feed would approximate uptake through normal grazing. Samples of the subcutaneous fat were removed periodically and analysed for pesticide content. Uptake of dieldrin (but not other pesticides present in the soil) was rapid and substantial. Uptake from sandy soils was more efficient than that from clay soils. The experiment was terminated after 8 weeks, because of the high levels of dieldrin in the tissues. Depuration of the accumulated pesticides was a slow and complex process, requiring a longer period than accumulation.     

Chlorpyrifos induces oxidative stress in rats

This study was carried out in male Wistar rats to determine the potential effects of chlorpyrifos (CHP) on oxidative stress, as was reported for organophosphorus (OP) pesticides. Following an acute, daily 3- or 14-day exposure with CHP at doses of 2.5, 5, or 25 mg kg^?1 data showed significant increases in malondialdehyde levels at both exposure durations and at all doses, except for 2.5 mg kg^?1, in hepatic and aorta, kidney, and plasma samples. The nitrites (NO) showed elevation at 25 mg kg^?1 in aorta, at 3- and 14-day exposure, in hepatic tissue with all doses at 3-day exposure, but not at 14-day with a 5 mg kg^?1 dose. In plasma, increases occurred only at 25 mg kg^?1 at both exposure times, and in kidney at all doses and both exposure durations. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme activity in the aorta sample was statistically significant at all doses at 3 days and at 14 days, except at 2.5 mg kg^?1; and in hepatic tissue only at 25 mg kg^?1 dose at both durations. In plasma SOD activity was elevated at all doses at 3 days, but at 14 days only at 25 mg kg^?1. Data suggests that oxidative stress may be involved in the effects of CHP on rats.     

Physiological and metabolic effect of mercury accumulation in higher plants system

Heavy metals, lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg) are non-essential elements. Plants absorb these metals from soil, water and air through their roots and leaves. Heavy metals are the major environmental pollutants, which spread to soil through the use of pesticides, herbicides and micronutrient fertilizers, industrial effluents, decay of junk materials and sewage sludge, vehicular emissions, re-suspended road dust, diesel generator sets and coal-based thermal power plants. Sewage and sludge have contributed to heavy metal contamination of peri-urban lands and vegetable crops. The present review focuses on the effects of various concentrations of Hg on growth of young and mature seedlings as well as on nitrate reductase activity and nitrate assimilation in intact and excised seedling, especially the mechanism underlying nitrate reductase regulation by this heavy metal. Evidence indicates that mercury exerts significant adverse effects on the physiological activity of plants.     

Pesticide Residues in Water From River Kaveri,South India

The residue levels of presistent chlorinated pesticides such as HCH (hexachlorocyclo-hexane) isomers and DDT (dichlorodiphenyl trichloroethane) compounds were quantified in water samples collected from the River Kaveri and its distributor River Coleroon in Tamil Nadu, South India. HCH showed higher levels in River Kaveri during premonsoon (July to September) and monsoon (October to December) months, reflecting the HCH usage during that season for paddy crops. But in the case of DDT no clear trend in residue level was observed. the α-HCH was detected as the dominant isomer in all the three sampling sites. Among DDT compounds, p,p'-DDT and p,p'-DDE showed higher percentage of the total. International comparison of residue levels revealed that the present values are comparable to the waters from Asian and South East Asian nations, but lower than some samples from other parts of India. the value of DDT is well below the EEC's maximum acceptable concentration for surface waters and lower than the recommended limit of 2000ng 1^-1 in USA water for protection of aquatic life (Water Quality Criteria, 1972).     

Butyltin compounds and organochlorine residues in green mussel (Perna viridis L.) from India

Butyltin compounds (BTs) and organochlorine residues (OCs) were determined in green mussel (Perna viridis L.) collected along the coastal waters of India in 1994 and 1995 to elucidate their contamination levels and distribution. BTs were detected in all of the mussel samples, ranging from 2 to 378 ng/g wet wt, which indicated that BTs are widely distributed, with elevated concentrations in intense boating areas. BTs concentrations in green mussels were lower than those reported for developed nations as well as developing countries such as Thailand. Concentrations of OCs were much lower than those of BTs. Among OCs examined, DDTs were found to be greatest, followed by HCHs, PCBs, CHLs and HCB. Considering the fact that the usage of tributyltin (TBT), DDTs and HCHs are not controlled in India, their contamination in the aquatic environment may increase unless regulatory measures are imposed. To our knowledge, this is a first report on the detection of BTs in Indian mussels.     

基于FH插值法构建的二元有机磷农药联合作用新模型在等效线图法中的研究

为探讨基于FH插值法构建的二元有机磷混合物联合作用新模型在等效线图法中的应用,选择野生型秀丽隐杆线虫(Caenorhabditis elegans)为受试生物,测定敌敌畏(DDVP)和久效磷(MCP)的单一毒性以及二元联合毒性;依据单个农药作用线虫4 h的急性毒理试验结果,以等效线图法原理绘制30%、50%和70%线虫死亡效应的浓度加和等效线及置信区间(CI);利用二元混合农药联合作用结果,基于FH插值法建立二元有机磷农药混合物联合作用模型;利用等高线与混合物联合作用曲面,绘制30%、50%和70%线虫死亡效应下混合农药的观测等效线。结果表明:DDVP、MCP单一作用线虫4 h的LC30、LC50和LC70及CI分别为35.40(26.85～41.64)、43.55(36.00～50.76)、53.58(45.99～64.95)μmol·L~(-1)和13.15(9.12～16.07)、16.96(13.35～20.55)、21.87(18.11～28.36) mmol·L~(-1); 30%、50%和70%线虫致死效应的观测等效线均在加和等效线置信区间内,表明DDVP与MCP混合农药的联合作用表现为相加作用,与多元统计分析结果一致。上述研究实现了对二元有机磷农药混合物联合作用下任一效应观测等效线的预测,并为全面有效地评价二元混合物联合作用效应提供了新的方法。     

Distribution of persistent organochlorine pesticides in tissue/organ of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) from Guanting Reservoir, China

The concentration of organochlorine pesticides（OCPs） in tissues and organs of silver carp（Hypophthalmichthys mofitrix） from Guanting Reservoir were investigated to evaluate the pollution potential and distribution of OCPs. A total of 16 OCPs were measured and the concentrations were in the range of 1.61-69.01 ng/g wet weight（ww） for total OCPs, 0.16- 0.75 ng/g ww for HCB. 0.75 -26.80 ng/g ww for SHCH（sum of α-,β-, γ- and δ-HCH） and 0.68-35.94 ng/g ww for SDDT（ sum of p, p＇-DDE, p, p＇-DDD, o, p＇-DDT and p, p＇- DDT）. The mean concentrations of total OCPs, HCB, ∑HCH, and ∑DDT were 18.04, 0.96, 7.14 and 9.28 ng/g ww, respectively. Among the organochlorine pesticides, β-HCH and p, p＇-DDE were the most dominant compounds in tissue and organ with the average concentrations of 4.42 and 8.14 ng/g, respectively. The results obtained in this study show that the levels of 16 OCP residues found in silver carps are low and pose no threat to human health and wildlife fed upon them on the basis of existing related quality guidelines. However, recent input of lindane and DDT might still exist in the area investigated and further investigation should be carried on.     

活性炭纤维萃取浓缩水样中微量有机磷农药

采用活性炭纤维(ACF)为固相萃取剂填料,萃取测定水样中微量有机磷农药。研究分析了ACF用量、洗脱剂类型、农药初始质量浓度、水样过柱速度及pH等因素对萃取回收率的影响。结果表明:洗脱剂类型和ACF用量是显著的影响因素。最佳萃取条件为:含0 1μg L有机磷农药的1L加标水样,需0 2gACF和8mL二氯甲烷,水样过柱速度40mL min。pH对萃取影响不大。萃取回收率为80 7%～118%。      

蔬菜中有机磷农药残留的生物传感器法检测

将乙酰胆碱酯酶(AChE)固定在醋酸纤维膜上,将该膜组装在一支pH玻璃电极敏感膜表面,制成用于测定有机磷农药的电位型生物传感器,优化其制备方法。当溶液中存在有机磷农药,酶的活性受到抑制,酶活性的降低引起pH玻璃电极电位的改变,其改变程度与溶液中农药的浓度大小有关。用本文方法测定了蔬菜中的对硫磷、辛硫磷、氧乐果、敌敌畏,结果满意。