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Assessment of toxicity of dissolved and microencapsulated biocides for control of the Golden Mussel Limnoperna fortunei.
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Marine environmental research [Mar Environ Res] 2013 Oct; Vol. 91, pp. 104-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Mar 15. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Biological invasions currently pose major threats to ecosystems worldwide. Invasive bivalves such as the Golden Mussel Limnoperna fortunei can act as 'environmental engineers', altering biogeochemistry, reducing biodiversity, and literally changing the landscape of aquatic environments. The risk that this mussel will invade the Amazon basin is a great concern for environmental authorities, especially because no efficient control methods presently exist. In this study, we tested new microencapsulated chemicals, along with the traditional dissolved chlorine and KCl, as alternatives to control L. fortunei infestation in industrial and water supply plants along rivers. Because these bivalves can close their valves when they sense toxic substances in the water, microencapsulation has improved the effectiveness of the chemicals in controlling L. fortunei, reducing variation in the application and increasing toxicity compared to dissolved chemicals. Microencapsulation should be seriously considered as an alternative to replace hazardous chlorine.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1879-0291
- Volume :
- 91
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Marine environmental research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23582773
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2013.02.012