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Title:
In situ studies on the bioaccumulation of microcystins in the phytoplanktivorous silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) stocked in Lake Taihu with dense toxic Microcystis blooms.
Authors:
Chen J, Xie P, Zhang D, Ke Z, Yang H
Drug:
Microcystin
Fish species:
Carp, silver
Date:
2006
Sample:
gill
Ave Weight (gm):
950
Ave Water temp (°C):
18
Water:
Freshwater
Dosage:
July 16 ug/L Aug 5 ug/L*
Route:
natural exposure
Comments:
0.22 mg/kg, peak in october (no data in July) mean 0.06 mg/kg. Seasonal changes in water temperature and weight over time (3.2 C in Jan -33.4 in Aug). Weight gain from 141 at stocking April 2004 to 1759 g in March 2005. Average dose = 4.16 ug/L in summer. Values are avg. of 5 different fish sampled on the same day. Gill=< 0.51% of total toxin.
Citation:
Aquaculture 261:1026-1038
Link:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2006.08.028
Genus Species:
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Drug Class:
Organic-Cyanotoxin
Wt gm-detail:
141+/-59 up to 1759+/-155*
Water temp (°C)-detail:
3.2-33.4 C* see comments
Dosage-detail:
July 16 ug/L Aug 5 ug/L*
Method:
LC, MS
Authors-red:
Chen J, Xie P, Zhang D, Ke Z, Yang H
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