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Interactive effect of chromium compounds and a fungal parasite on carp eggs

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A fungal parasite (Saprolegniales) of carp eggs was exposed to hexavalent and trivalent chromium compounds at concentrations identical to those used in a study of the effects of the same compounds on carp egg hatchability. Comparison of data from both experiments revealed that increased egg mortality and increased fungal growth were coupled at low concentrations of the compounds. A mechanism for the interaction of a chemical stress and a biological stress on carp egg survival in natural systems is presented.

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  1. Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 37830, Oak Ridge, Tenn.

    Sidney Draggan

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Research sponsored by the Energy Research and Development Administration under contract with the Union Carbide Corporation.

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Draggan, S. Interactive effect of chromium compounds and a fungal parasite on carp eggs. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 17, 653–659 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01685948

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