Journal or Publishing Institution: Journal of Freshwater Ecology
Study: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02705060.2007.9664831#preview
Author(s): Comstock, B.A., Sprinkle, S.L., and Smith, G.R.
Article Type: Peer Reviewed Study
Abstract:
We examine the toxicity of a commercial formulation of Round-Up to wood frog (Rana sylvatica) tadpoles. All tadpoles exposed to nominal concentrations ≥ 0.00098% glyphosate died within 24 h. However, tadpoles exposed to concentrations ≤ 0.00049% showed high survivorship. Our results suggest that any direct application of this formulation of Round-Up to aquatic ecosystems could have an impact on amphibian larvae, especially in shallow water.
Keywords: Rana sylvatica, wood frog, glyphosate, Roundup, tadpoles
Citation:
Comstock, B.A., Sprinkle, S.L., and Smith, G.R., 2007. Acute toxic effects of Round-Up herbicide on wood frog tadpoles (Rana sylvatica). Journal of Freshwater Ecology, 22(4).
Category:
- Environmental effects
- Pesticide use
Record ID: 395
