Demasculinization and feminization of male gonads by atrazine: consistent effects across vertebrate classes

TB Hayes, LL Anderson, VR Beasley… - The Journal of steroid …, 2011 - Elsevier
Atrazine is the most commonly detected pesticide contaminant of ground water, surface
water, and precipitation. Atrazine is also an endocrine disruptor that, among other effects …

Effects of atrazine on fish, amphibians, and aquatic reptiles: a critical review

KR Solomon, JA Carr, LH Du Preez… - Critical reviews in …, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
The herbicide atrazine is widely used in agriculture for the production of corn and other
crops. Because of its physical and chemical properties, atrazine is found in small …

Atrazine induces complete feminization and chemical castration in male African clawed frogs (Xenopus laevis)

TB Hayes, V Khoury, A Narayan… - Proceedings of the …, 2010 - National Acad Sciences
The herbicide atrazine is one of the most commonly applied pesticides in the world. As a
result, atrazine is the most commonly detected pesticide contaminant of ground, surface, and …

European Union bans atrazine, while the United States negotiates continued use

J Bethsass, A Colangelo - International journal of occupational and …, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
Atrazine is a common agricultural herbicide with endocrine disruptor activity. There is
evidence that it interferes with reproduction and development, and may cause cancer …

Agrochemicals in freshwater systems and their potential as endocrine disrupting chemicals: A South African context

I Horak, S Horn, R Pieters - Environmental Pollution, 2021 - Elsevier
South Africa is the largest agrochemical user in sub-Saharan Africa, with over 3000
registered pesticide products. Although they reduce crop losses, these chemicals reach non …

Histopathological changes and antioxidant response in brain and kidney of common carp exposed to atrazine and chlorpyrifos

H Xing, S Li, Z Wang, X Gao, S Xu, X Wang - Chemosphere, 2012 - Elsevier
We investigated oxidative stress response and histopathological changes in the brain and
kidney of the common carp after a 40-d exposure to CPF and ATR, alone or in combination …

Assessing pesticide concentrations and fluxes in the stream of a small vineyard catchment–effect of sampling frequency

M Rabiet, C Margoum, V Gouy, N Carluer… - Environmental …, 2010 - Elsevier
This study reports on the occurrence and behaviour of six pesticides and one metabolite in a
small stream draining a vineyard catchment. Base flow and flood events were monitored in …

Prioritizing agricultural pesticides used in South Africa based on their environmental mobility and potential human health effects

JM Dabrowski, JM Shadung, V Wepener - Environment international, 2014 - Elsevier
South Africa is the largest user of pesticides in sub-Saharan Africa and many studies have
highlighted the occurrence of pesticides in water resources. Poor management of water …

Oxidative stress response and histopathological changes due to atrazine and chlorpyrifos exposure in common carp

H Xing, S Li, Z Wang, X Gao, S Xu, X Wang - Pesticide biochemistry and …, 2012 - Elsevier
Atrazine (ATR) and chlorpyrifos (CPF) are the most common pesticides found in freshwater
ecosystems throughout the world. Herein, we investigated the oxidative stress responses …

The occurrence of glyphosate, atrazine, and other pesticides in vernal pools and adjacent streams in Washington, DC, Maryland, Iowa, and Wyoming, 2005–2006

WA Battaglin, KC Rice, MJ Focazio, S Salmons… - Environmental …, 2009 - Springer
Vernal pools are sensitive environments that provide critical habitat for many species,
including amphibians. These small water bodies are not always protected by pesticide label …