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Abstract: There has been global concern about the effect of toxic chemicals on aquatic biota due to the upsurge in contamination of aquatic ecosystems by these chemicals, which includes pesticides. Roundup® and other glyphosate-based herbicides are frequently used in the chemical control of weeds and invading alien plant species in South Africa. These bio-active chemicals …

Abstract: Glyphosate based herbicides, including Roundup®, are frequently used in the chemical control of weeds and invading alien plant species in South Africa. These herbicides ultimately get into water courses directly or indirectly through processes such as drifting, leaching, surface runoff and foliar spray of aquatic nuisance plants. Despite their widespread use, no water quality …

Abstract: In this chapter, the effects of rapid human population growth on aquatic ecosystems are discussed. These effects are seen in such phenomena as climate change, nutrient enrichment of aquatic environments, and pollution by all types of chemicals including pesticides on local, regional and global scales. These anthropogenic disturbances adversely impact the normal functioning of …