Degradation of DDT in Atlantic Salmon ( Salmo salar )

As indicated by thin-layer chromatography, hatchery-reared Atlantic salmon parr degraded DDT, absorbed from aqueous suspensions, to DDE and TDE within 9 hr. DDT adsorbed on external surfaces of the salmon was not degraded.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada
Main Authors: Greer, G. L., Paim, U.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1968
Subjects:
General Medicine
Atlantic salmon
Salmo salar
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/f68-203
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/f68-203
Description
Summary:As indicated by thin-layer chromatography, hatchery-reared Atlantic salmon parr degraded DDT, absorbed from aqueous suspensions, to DDE and TDE within 9 hr. DDT adsorbed on external surfaces of the salmon was not degraded.

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