Experiment on bioaccumulation of chromium (Cr) in the bodies of Catla catla, Labeo rohita and Cirrhinus mrigala was conducted from January through May, 2015. Water, sediment and fish samples were collected on monthly basis from upstream and downstream of head Trimmu, river Chenab. Throughout the study period, mmaximum Cr concentrations from upstream and downstream were recorded as 23.54± 3.43 mg/L and 21.12 ± 3.47 mg/L, respectively. Average metal concentration detected from sediment samples was 71.08±8.32 mg/L. Maximum Cr concentration 81.72±2.54 was recorded during February while minimum 61.24±1.23 mg/L during May. Among all the three fish species, maximum metal concentration was accumulated by Cirrhinus mrigala followed by Catla catla and Labeo rohita. Among fish organs, maximum Cr concentration 4.75±0.78 (µg/g) was recorded from liver whereas minimum 1.10±0.21 (µg/g) from muscles of the fish.
Research Article · Volume 31, Issue 1, 26 December 2018 · Open Access
Chromium contamination in water, sediment and its bioaccumulation in Indian major carps in River Chenab, Pakistan
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Affiliations & Notes ⌄
- 1Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
- 2Department of Wildlife and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
- 3Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad
- 4Drilling Services, OGDCL,Islamabad
Article Info ⌄
- Journal:
- Punjab University Journal of Zoology
- Published:
- 26 December 2018

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