International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
2022, Vol. 10, Issue 5, Part A
Toxicity of true indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) extract on haematology and oxidative stress enzymes of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles
Author(s): Olowolafe Tunde, Popoola Omoniyi M, Fagbenro Oyedapo A and Olawusi-Peters Olaronke O
Abstract: This study was conducted to ascertain the toxicity effect of
Indigofera tinctoria on haematology and oxidative stress biomarker on the liver, kidney, gills, and tissue of Nile tilapia (
Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles. Matured leaves of
Indigofera tinctoria were collected, dried, and pulverized. Graded levels of the
Indigofera tinctoria leaf powder were weighed and dissolved in 250 ml of water. Fish specimens were exposed to sub-acute concentrations of
Indigofera tinctoria for 21 days. Significant changes and dose-dependent decreases in red blood cells, packed cell volume, hemoglobin values, and progressive increase in white blood cells were observed in
Indigofera tinctoria exposed fish. There was an elevation in the activities of oxidative, in the liver, kidney, gill and tissue of the fish. The present findings show that disposal of leaves, effluent from
Indigofera tinctoria should be done with extreme caution as it could threaten the life and existence of the aquatic organism.
DOI: 10.22271/fish.2022.v10.i5a.2729Pages: 50-56 | 392 Views 133 DownloadsDownload Full Article: Click Here
How to cite this article:
Olowolafe Tunde, Popoola Omoniyi M, Fagbenro Oyedapo A, Olawusi-Peters Olaronke O.
Toxicity of true indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) extract on haematology and oxidative stress enzymes of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles. Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2022;10(5):50-56. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22271/fish.2022.v10.i5a.2729
