ISSN:
1432-0800
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
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Medicine
Notes:
Summary In 2 separate experiments, solutions of DDT, 2,4-D + picloram and 2,4-D + 2,4,5-T were sprayed on fertile chicken eggs preceeding incubation. No treatments were found to cause any adverse effect on hatching success, incidence of malformed embryos or subsequent chick mortality relative to control groups. Weight gain of male chicks from eggs treated with DDT (1.1 kg/ha) and the 2,4-D + 2,4,5-T combination (1.1 and 11.2 kg/ha) was found to be greater than that of control chicks. No changes were noted with the females. Residue analysis verified pesticide penetration into the egg.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01685025
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