In the present work the impact of Cypermethrin on aquatic mesocosms was analysed. On one hand the systems varied in different concentrations of the active ingredients and on the other hand in a different planting. The active ingredient concentrations ranged from 0,02 μg/l to 4 μg/l. Concerning the planting, the systems ranged from simple sediment-water-pools to different systems, planted with either natural macrophytes or artificial substrates. The systems have been analysed on physical/chemical parameters, on changes in structural parameters of macroinvertebrates and zooplankton, on changes in molecular diversity (Asellus aquaticus) as well as the fate and behaviour of Cypermethrin in the ponds.
The analysis showed significant effects on the community of the macroinvertebrates. Especially Chaoborus crystallinus and Asellus aquaticus reacted most sensitively and indicated remarkable direct impacts. In contrast the family of Naididae reacted indirectly with an increase of abundance. Chaoborus crystallinus, which was the top predator in the system, played the key role in the system and was most dominant.
Corresponding to top-down effects in the food chain, this indirectly resulted in a positive outcome for the zooplankton. But the application also showed some direct negative impacts on planktic crustacean species.
Genetic diversity of Glucose-6-Phosphate Isomerase and Alkaline Phosphatase was analysed by allozyme-electrophoresis. A clear relation to toxic stress and planting structure was indicated. Functional parameters were only slightly affected by toxic treatment or the planting. However, the variety of planting caused effects on the genetic diversity of Asellus aquaticus and also on the community structures of macroinvertebrates and zooplankton. In context with Cypermethrin the planting also played an important role. According to this, more natural surface seems to result in a faster disappearance of the active ingredient and an acceleration of the degradation. In addition, a denser planting indirectly intensified the positive effects on zooplankton.
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In the present work the impact of Cypermethrin on aquatic mesocosms was analysed. On one hand the systems varied in different concentrations of the active ingredients and on the other hand in a different planting. The active ingredient concentrations ranged from 0,02 μg/l to 4 μg/l. Concerning the planting, the systems ranged from simple sediment-water-pools to different systems, planted with either natural macrophytes or artificial substrates. The systems have been analysed on physical/chemical...
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