International Journal of Engineering and Management Research (IJEMR)
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 6

Toxicological Studies on Rohu (Labeo rohita) Fish: A Review

  • Author:
  • Kapil Kumar
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • Page Number: 384 to 391

Zoology Department, Meerut College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India

Online published on 24 October, 2017.

Abstract

Rohu (Labeo rohita) is one of the important carps in India. It is chief dietry source of protein for a big population. Due to increasing pollution of our aquatic ecosystems, fish as well as human health is at risk. Fish serve as an important biomarker to monitor the toxicity of water bodies. In this review, the results of recent toxicological studies on rohu fish are summarized.

Keywords

Rohu fish, heavy metal toxicity, Labeo rohita