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Title: Assessment of mechanisms of metal-induced reproductive toxicity in aquatic species as a biomarker of exposure

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/254368· OSTI ID:254368

This project discusses the following studies: identification and quantitation of heavy metals and petroleum products present in Bayou Trepagnier relative to control sites; assessment of the uptake and bioaccumulation of metals and organic contaminants of interest in aquatic species; establishment and use of polarographic methods for use in metal speciation studies to identify specific chemical forms present in sediments, waters and organism; and evaluation of contaminants on reproductive function of aquatic species as potential biomarkers of exposure. 14 refs.

Research Organization:
Tulane Univ., New Orleans, LA (United States). Center for Bioenvironmental Research
OSTI ID:
254368
Report Number(s):
DOE/EW/53023-T14; ON: DE96010145; TRN: 96:003590-0002
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 2 May 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Tulane/Xavier University hazardous materials in aquatic environments of the Mississippi River Basin. Annual technical report, January 1--December 31, 1995; PB: 129 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English