• Dr. A. M. Sumithra Bai

Fungicides bring about variations in the physiological activity of aquatic animals like fishes. Hematological indices constitute a vital tool of research in the field of Ichthyology, fish farming, and environmental monitoring. The present study records the percentage (%) mortality of the fish (Clarias bratachus) for 24, 48, 72, 96 hours, LC50 (96 hours) when exposed to Mancozeb. RBC count, WBC count, Hb, PCV, ESR, Platelets count, MCV, MCH, MCHC determinations were done by exposing the fish to two experimental groups ( 6mg for 5 days and 12 mg for 10 days). The results indicate significant changes in the hematological parameters of the fish. Such fishes when consumed by humans is not good for health. To reduce the pollution from such chemicals, people can make use of biopesticides, or the habitat of aquatic animals should be kept far away from such fungicide exposed environment.

Clarias bratachus, Mancozeb.

"The effect of the Mancozeb on the haematological parameters of the freshwater fish - Clarias batrachus ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.1052-1065, April-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904U35.pdf

"The effect of the Mancozeb on the haematological parameters of the freshwater fish - Clarias batrachus ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no. pp1052-1065, April-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904U35.pdf