Genotoxic Effect of Chlorpyriphos on Germ Cells of Short Horned Grasshopper Poecilocerus pictus F. (Insecta: Orthoptera: Acridiidae)

Abstract

The long term exposure of living organisms to pesticidal residues present in our environment leads to several health hazards, of which genotoxity is of prime importance. The investigation on the effect of organophosphorous compound namely Chlorpyriphos on grasshoppers shows that Chlorpyriphos has induced chromosomal aberrations significantly with increase in concentration and duration of exposure to this compound. Hence, careful and controlled use of the stated pesticide is suggested.