Effect of chlorpyrifos and carbofuran on morphology, behavior and acetylcholinesterase activity of earthworm (Eisenia fetida)

Organophosphates (OP) and carbamates when applied in agricultural fields are the potential environmental polluters and toxicants for soil flora and fauna. Upon exposure to such chemical pesticides, morphology, behaviour and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity of earthworms (Eisenia fetida) is alter...

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Main Authors: JYOTI YADAV, DHARAMBIR SINGH, SHEFALI SHEFALI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Council of Agricultural Research 2020-12-01
Series:The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
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Online Access:https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAgS/article/view/107887