title: Effect of lindane on the growth and metabolic activities of cyanobacteria.
abstract: The effect of lindane was studied in Cyanobacteria (Anabaena) by estimating its growth pattern, biomass yield, chlorophyll content, and total starch and protein content. The results reveal that exposure of Anabaena with 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 ppm levels of lindane will have drastic effects on biomass production and photosynthetic rate. Since Cyanobacteria are a primary source of aquatic food web and important biofertilizer for rice cultivation, their protection from residual effects of lindane is essential for enriched soil fertility.
authors.affiliation: Photobiology Laboratory, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow, U.P., 226001, India.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Suresh Babu
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Hans
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Viswanathan
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Joshi
mesh_terms: D020418:Algal Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D017033:Anabaena / Q000502:physiology*; D002734:Chlorophyll / Q000378:metabolism; D000458:Cyanobacteria / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism; D001556:Hexachlorocyclohexane / Q000633:toxicity*; D007306:Insecticides / Q000633:toxicity*; D013213:Starch / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D020418:Algal Proteins; D007306:Insecticides; D002734:Chlorophyll; D001556:Hexachlorocyclohexane; D013213:Starch