Histopathological Changes in the Liver and Kidney of Male Rats Exposed to Gramoxone®

Vaishali Phusate

Abstract: Gramoxone is a Paraquat based herbicide formulation used for weed management. In the present study effects of Gramoxone® on histology of liver and kidney was assessed. Male rats were orally treated with Gramoxone® 5mg/kg body weight for 15 and 60 days and the result of treated rats was compared with control rats. Exposure depended histopathological changes were observed in liver and kidney of Gramoxone® treated rats. Result of this study indicates that Gramoxone® is toxic to liver and kidney and its usage is to be done with caution.

Keywords: herbicide formulation, paraquat, histology of liver and kidney

How to Cite?: Vaishali Phusate, "Histopathological Changes in the Liver and Kidney of Male Rats Exposed to Gramoxone®", Volume 9 Issue 4, April 2020, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1509-1513, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR20424141845, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR20424141845