DDT and metabolites in fish from Lake Edward, Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorSsebugere, Patrick
dc.contributor.authorKiremire, Bernard T.
dc.contributor.authorKishimba, Michael
dc.contributor.authorWandiga, Shem O.
dc.contributor.authorNyanzi, Steven A.
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-28T16:13:32Z
dc.date.available2022-05-28T16:13:32Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractThis paper presents results based on determination of residue levels of 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis[p-chlorophenyl]ethane (DDT) and its metabolites in five fish species from Rwenshama landing site on Lake Edward, Uganda. The residue levels were analysed by using a GC-ECD and confirmed by GC–MS. The DDT residues detected in fish samples from Lake Edward were p,p′-DDT, o,p′-DDT, p,p′-DDE, o,p′-DDE, p,p′-DDD and o,p′-DDD. All the analysed samples of fish presented mean DDT residues ranging from non-detectable levels to 68 μg kg−1 fresh weight. High levels of p,p′-DDT were detected in comparison to the metabolites (p,p′-DDE and p,p′-DDD). The detection of higher levels of p,p′-DDT than p,p′-DDE and p,p′-DDD, in most fish samples, suggests recent exposure of fish to DDT. Generally, most of the fish samples had residue levels below the maximum residue limits (MRL) recommended by FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission.en_US
dc.identifier.citationSsebugere, P., Kiremire, B. T., Kishimba, M., Wandiga, S. O., Nyanzi, S. A., & Wasswa, J. (2009). DDT and metabolites in fish from Lake Edward, Uganda. Chemosphere, 76(2), 212-215.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2009.03.049en_US
dc.identifier.issn0045-6535
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/3611
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherChemosphereen_US
dc.subjectDDT; Metabolites; Fish; Lake Edwarden_US
dc.titleDDT and metabolites in fish from Lake Edward, Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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