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@article{184619,
        author = {Narendra Pratap Yadav and Dr. Saaduz Zafar Ali and Dr. Kunvar Dileep Pratap Singh and Dr. Ajai Kumar Singh},
        title = {Pesticide exposure and its physiological consequences in freshwater fish Channa punctatus},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {2155-2162},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184619},
        abstract = {This study investigates the physiological consequences of organophosphates, carbamates and pyrethroids exposure in the freshwater fish Channa punctatus, a fish species commonly found in agricultural water systems. The research focuses on understanding how exposure to these pesticides affects the key physiological parameters that include respiratory rate, enzyme activity, haemoglobin content, growth and behavioural parameters of the fish. The study finds that the pesticides exposure led to significant haemoglobin alterations, suppressed enzyme activities and impaired respiration. Furthermore, the behavioural changes and growth patterns are indicative to threaten the sustainability of Channa punctatus populations in pesticide-contaminated ecosystems. These findings underscore the need for stringent regulations on pesticide use and highlight the importance of regular monitoring to protect aquatic biodiversity.},
        keywords = {Pesticides, Channa punctatus, physiological, biochemical, enzyme activity},
        month = {September},
        }