Agroecosystems under conventional and organic management: hematological analysis of anuran for environmental health assessment

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Salinas, Zulma Anahí; Babini, María Selene; Bionda, Clarisa de Lourdes; Martino, Adolfo Ludovico; Lajmanovich, Rafael Carlos
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2024
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Conventional agriculture´s high-intensity practices, involving agrochemicals and inorganic nutrients, pose a significant threat to biodiversity. On the other hand, organic farming offers a more environmentally friendly and low-intensity alternative. Amphibians, as sensitive indicators of environmental changes, are significantly affected by agricultural activities, making them vital for assessing ecosystem health. The objective of this study was to assess genotoxic and cytotoxic parameters in erythrocytes, and leukocyte profiles of Leptodactylus luctator and Rhinella arenarum populations inhabiting aquatic environments associated with different agricultural intensifications (conventional management and organic management). Water quality, and hematological biomarkers, like micronuclei (Mn), erythrocyte nuclear abnormalities (ENA), cytotoxic damage (CYT) and leukocyte profiles, were assessed in amphibian populations from agroecosystems with organic and conventional agricultural management practices. It was recorded that water bodies within organic agroecosystems exhibited lower Total Dissolved Solids and higher Dissolved Oxygen levels, indicating improved water quality. Populations of R. arenarum from conventional agroecosystems exhibited higher values of Mn, ENA, and CYT compared to those from organic agroecosystems, with the difference being statistically significant for the ENA parameter. In L. luctator populations, no significant differences were observed in the parameters related to geno/cytotoxic damage. Leukocyte profiles of both R. arenarum and L. luctator populations in organic agroecosystems showed lower percentages of lymphocytes and higher percentages of neutrophils and eosinophils compared to conventional agroecosystems, indicating healthier leukocyte profiles. The percentage of basophils and monocytes, as well as the N/L index, were higher in populations from organic agroecosystems, although statistical tests did not reveal a significant difference. The study demonstrates the potential benefits of organic farming in mitigating the negative effects of agricultural intensification on water quality and amphibian populations.
Fil: Salinas, Zulma Anahí. Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto. Facultad de Cs.exactas Fisicoquimicas y Naturales. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnologico Conicet - Cordoba. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente.; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales; Argentina
Fil: Babini, María Selene. Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto. Facultad de Cs.exactas Fisicoquimicas y Naturales. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnologico Conicet - Cordoba. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente.; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales; Argentina
Fil: Bionda, Clarisa de Lourdes. Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto. Facultad de Cs.exactas Fisicoquimicas y Naturales. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnologico Conicet - Cordoba. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente.; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales; Argentina
Fil: Martino, Adolfo Ludovico. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales; Argentina
Fil: Lajmanovich, Rafael Carlos. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas. Laboratorio de Saneamiento Ambiental. Cátedra de Ecotoxicología; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe; Argentina
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LEPTODACTYLUS LUCTATOR
RHINELLA ARENARUM
HEMATOLOGICAL BIOMARKERS
AGROECOSYSTEMS
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spelling Agroecosystems under conventional and organic management: hematological analysis of anuran for environmental health assessmentSalinas, Zulma AnahíBabini, María SeleneBionda, Clarisa de LourdesMartino, Adolfo LudovicoLajmanovich, Rafael CarlosLEPTODACTYLUS LUCTATORRHINELLA ARENARUMHEMATOLOGICAL BIOMARKERSAGROECOSYSTEMShttps://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1Conventional agriculture´s high-intensity practices, involving agrochemicals and inorganic nutrients, pose a significant threat to biodiversity. On the other hand, organic farming offers a more environmentally friendly and low-intensity alternative. Amphibians, as sensitive indicators of environmental changes, are significantly affected by agricultural activities, making them vital for assessing ecosystem health. The objective of this study was to assess genotoxic and cytotoxic parameters in erythrocytes, and leukocyte profiles of Leptodactylus luctator and Rhinella arenarum populations inhabiting aquatic environments associated with different agricultural intensifications (conventional management and organic management). Water quality, and hematological biomarkers, like micronuclei (Mn), erythrocyte nuclear abnormalities (ENA), cytotoxic damage (CYT) and leukocyte profiles, were assessed in amphibian populations from agroecosystems with organic and conventional agricultural management practices. It was recorded that water bodies within organic agroecosystems exhibited lower Total Dissolved Solids and higher Dissolved Oxygen levels, indicating improved water quality. Populations of R. arenarum from conventional agroecosystems exhibited higher values of Mn, ENA, and CYT compared to those from organic agroecosystems, with the difference being statistically significant for the ENA parameter. In L. luctator populations, no significant differences were observed in the parameters related to geno/cytotoxic damage. Leukocyte profiles of both R. arenarum and L. luctator populations in organic agroecosystems showed lower percentages of lymphocytes and higher percentages of neutrophils and eosinophils compared to conventional agroecosystems, indicating healthier leukocyte profiles. The percentage of basophils and monocytes, as well as the N/L index, were higher in populations from organic agroecosystems, although statistical tests did not reveal a significant difference. The study demonstrates the potential benefits of organic farming in mitigating the negative effects of agricultural intensification on water quality and amphibian populations.Fil: Salinas, Zulma Anahí. Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto. Facultad de Cs.exactas Fisicoquimicas y Naturales. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnologico Conicet - Cordoba. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente.; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales; ArgentinaFil: Babini, María Selene. Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto. Facultad de Cs.exactas Fisicoquimicas y Naturales. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnologico Conicet - Cordoba. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente.; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales; ArgentinaFil: Bionda, Clarisa de Lourdes. Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto. Facultad de Cs.exactas Fisicoquimicas y Naturales. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnologico Conicet - Cordoba. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente.; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales; ArgentinaFil: Martino, Adolfo Ludovico. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales; ArgentinaFil: Lajmanovich, Rafael Carlos. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas. Laboratorio de Saneamiento Ambiental. Cátedra de Ecotoxicología; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. 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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Agroecosystems under conventional and organic management: hematological analysis of anuran for environmental health assessment
title Agroecosystems under conventional and organic management: hematological analysis of anuran for environmental health assessment
spellingShingle Agroecosystems under conventional and organic management: hematological analysis of anuran for environmental health assessment
Salinas, Zulma Anahí
LEPTODACTYLUS LUCTATOR
RHINELLA ARENARUM
HEMATOLOGICAL BIOMARKERS
AGROECOSYSTEMS
title_short Agroecosystems under conventional and organic management: hematological analysis of anuran for environmental health assessment
title_full Agroecosystems under conventional and organic management: hematological analysis of anuran for environmental health assessment
title_fullStr Agroecosystems under conventional and organic management: hematological analysis of anuran for environmental health assessment
title_full_unstemmed Agroecosystems under conventional and organic management: hematological analysis of anuran for environmental health assessment
title_sort Agroecosystems under conventional and organic management: hematological analysis of anuran for environmental health assessment
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Salinas, Zulma Anahí
Babini, María Selene
Bionda, Clarisa de Lourdes
Martino, Adolfo Ludovico
Lajmanovich, Rafael Carlos
author Salinas, Zulma Anahí
author_facet Salinas, Zulma Anahí
Babini, María Selene
Bionda, Clarisa de Lourdes
Martino, Adolfo Ludovico
Lajmanovich, Rafael Carlos
author_role author
author2 Babini, María Selene
Bionda, Clarisa de Lourdes
Martino, Adolfo Ludovico
Lajmanovich, Rafael Carlos
author2_role author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv LEPTODACTYLUS LUCTATOR
RHINELLA ARENARUM
HEMATOLOGICAL BIOMARKERS
AGROECOSYSTEMS
topic LEPTODACTYLUS LUCTATOR
RHINELLA ARENARUM
HEMATOLOGICAL BIOMARKERS
AGROECOSYSTEMS
purl_subject.fl_str_mv https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Conventional agriculture´s high-intensity practices, involving agrochemicals and inorganic nutrients, pose a significant threat to biodiversity. On the other hand, organic farming offers a more environmentally friendly and low-intensity alternative. Amphibians, as sensitive indicators of environmental changes, are significantly affected by agricultural activities, making them vital for assessing ecosystem health. The objective of this study was to assess genotoxic and cytotoxic parameters in erythrocytes, and leukocyte profiles of Leptodactylus luctator and Rhinella arenarum populations inhabiting aquatic environments associated with different agricultural intensifications (conventional management and organic management). Water quality, and hematological biomarkers, like micronuclei (Mn), erythrocyte nuclear abnormalities (ENA), cytotoxic damage (CYT) and leukocyte profiles, were assessed in amphibian populations from agroecosystems with organic and conventional agricultural management practices. It was recorded that water bodies within organic agroecosystems exhibited lower Total Dissolved Solids and higher Dissolved Oxygen levels, indicating improved water quality. Populations of R. arenarum from conventional agroecosystems exhibited higher values of Mn, ENA, and CYT compared to those from organic agroecosystems, with the difference being statistically significant for the ENA parameter. In L. luctator populations, no significant differences were observed in the parameters related to geno/cytotoxic damage. Leukocyte profiles of both R. arenarum and L. luctator populations in organic agroecosystems showed lower percentages of lymphocytes and higher percentages of neutrophils and eosinophils compared to conventional agroecosystems, indicating healthier leukocyte profiles. The percentage of basophils and monocytes, as well as the N/L index, were higher in populations from organic agroecosystems, although statistical tests did not reveal a significant difference. The study demonstrates the potential benefits of organic farming in mitigating the negative effects of agricultural intensification on water quality and amphibian populations.
Fil: Salinas, Zulma Anahí. Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto. Facultad de Cs.exactas Fisicoquimicas y Naturales. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnologico Conicet - Cordoba. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente.; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales; Argentina
Fil: Babini, María Selene. Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto. Facultad de Cs.exactas Fisicoquimicas y Naturales. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnologico Conicet - Cordoba. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente.; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales; Argentina
Fil: Bionda, Clarisa de Lourdes. Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto. Facultad de Cs.exactas Fisicoquimicas y Naturales. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente. - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnologico Conicet - Cordoba. Instituto de Ciencias de la Tierra, Biodiversidad y Ambiente.; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales; Argentina
Fil: Martino, Adolfo Ludovico. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales; Argentina
Fil: Lajmanovich, Rafael Carlos. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas. Laboratorio de Saneamiento Ambiental. Cátedra de Ecotoxicología; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Santa Fe; Argentina
description Conventional agriculture´s high-intensity practices, involving agrochemicals and inorganic nutrients, pose a significant threat to biodiversity. On the other hand, organic farming offers a more environmentally friendly and low-intensity alternative. Amphibians, as sensitive indicators of environmental changes, are significantly affected by agricultural activities, making them vital for assessing ecosystem health. The objective of this study was to assess genotoxic and cytotoxic parameters in erythrocytes, and leukocyte profiles of Leptodactylus luctator and Rhinella arenarum populations inhabiting aquatic environments associated with different agricultural intensifications (conventional management and organic management). Water quality, and hematological biomarkers, like micronuclei (Mn), erythrocyte nuclear abnormalities (ENA), cytotoxic damage (CYT) and leukocyte profiles, were assessed in amphibian populations from agroecosystems with organic and conventional agricultural management practices. It was recorded that water bodies within organic agroecosystems exhibited lower Total Dissolved Solids and higher Dissolved Oxygen levels, indicating improved water quality. Populations of R. arenarum from conventional agroecosystems exhibited higher values of Mn, ENA, and CYT compared to those from organic agroecosystems, with the difference being statistically significant for the ENA parameter. In L. luctator populations, no significant differences were observed in the parameters related to geno/cytotoxic damage. Leukocyte profiles of both R. arenarum and L. luctator populations in organic agroecosystems showed lower percentages of lymphocytes and higher percentages of neutrophils and eosinophils compared to conventional agroecosystems, indicating healthier leukocyte profiles. The percentage of basophils and monocytes, as well as the N/L index, were higher in populations from organic agroecosystems, although statistical tests did not reveal a significant difference. The study demonstrates the potential benefits of organic farming in mitigating the negative effects of agricultural intensification on water quality and amphibian populations.
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