Browsing Life sciences and Bio-engineering by Author "Thoré, Eli"
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Environmental risks of a commonly used pyrethroid: Insights from temporary pond species of the Lake Manyara Basin, Tanzania
Kafula, Yusuph; Thoré, Eli; Philippe, Charlotte; Munishi, Linus; Moyo, Francis; Vanschoenwinkel, Bram; Brendonck, Luc (Elsevier, 2023-01)Environmental risks posed by widespread pesticide application have attracted global attention. Currently, chemical risk assessments in aquatic environments rely on extrapolation of toxicity data from classic model species. ... -
Fish predation affects invertebrate community structure of tropical temporary ponds, with downstream effects on phytoplankton that are obscured by pesticide pollution
Kafula, Yusuph; Mataba, Gordian; Mwaijengo, Grite; Moyo, Francis; Munishi, Linus; Vanschoenwinkel, Bram; Brendonck, Luc; Thoré, Eli (Elsevier Ltd., 2024-02-14)Aquatic biota of tropical temporary ponds typically experience a wide range of stressors that can drive the structure and dynamics of natural communities. Particularly in regions with intense agricultural activity, aquatic ... -
Pesticide sensitivity of Nothobranchius neumanni, a temporary pond predator with a non-generic life-history
Kafula, Yusuph; Philippe, Charlotte; Pinceel, Tom; Munishi, Linus; Moyo, Francis; Vanschoenwinkel, Bram; Brendonck, Luc; Thoré, Eli (Elsevier, 2022-03)Pesticides are crucial to improve agricultural productivity, but often adversely affect surrounding aquatic systems and their fauna. To determine the environmental risk of pesticides, routine ecotoxicological tests are ...