Analysis of the Effects of Magnetic Field on the Haemogram Profile and Protein Content of Eri Silkworm, Philosamia ricini

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Authors

  • Shibani Kalita
     Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Jalukbari, Guwahati - 781014, Assam ,IN
  • Bidisha Rani Das
     Department of Zoology, B. Borooah College, RG Baruah Road, Ulubari, Guwahati - 781007, Assam ,IN
  • Sunayan Bardoloi
     Department of Zoology, Girijananda Chowdhury University, Azara, Guwahati - 781017, Assam ,IN
  • Smritimala Sarmah
     Department of Physics, B. Borooah College, RG Baruah Road, Ulubari, Guwahati - 781007, Assam ,IN
  • Sanghamitra Saharia
     Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Jalukbari, Guwahati - 781014, Assam ,IN
  • Anjumani Ojah
     Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Jalukbari, Guwahati - 781014, Assam ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/ti/2023/v30i3/32165

Keywords:

Electromagnetic Pollution, Haemogram, Magnetic Field, Silkworm

Abstract

The geomagnetic field is a naturally occurring physical force that operates to sustain life on earth. However, recent advances in technology, rapid urbanization and electromagnetic pollution have led to interferences in strength of the magnetic field, which has resulted in various health hazards in several life forms. This study was carried out to understand the effect of magnetic fields that are greater than the strength of the natural geomagnetic field in Philosamia ricini, commonly known as Eri silkworm. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the haemogram profile as well as the total protein content, were considered for analysis. The 5th instar silkworm larvae were exposed to two magnetic fields of different strengths, namely 0.4493G and 0.8345G, and changes were recorded and compared with a control group. The results revealed decrease in the number of haemocytes and disruption of haemocytes that increased with increase in strength of magnetic field along. The total protein content of haemolymph also underwent changes with changes in the strength of the magnetic field. Such studies and future in-depth analysis of different biological parameters in organisms due to the changing geomagnetic field might be beneficial in understanding and maneuvering the effects of magnetic field on organisms.

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2023-09-20

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Kalita, S., Das, B. R., Bardoloi, S., Sarmah, S., Saharia, S., & Ojah, A. (2023). Analysis of the Effects of Magnetic Field on the Haemogram Profile and Protein Content of Eri Silkworm, <i>Philosamia ricini</i>. Toxicology International, 30(3), 325–332. https://doi.org/10.18311/ti/2023/v30i3/32165

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Volume 30, Issue 3, July-September 2023

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Received 2022-12-17
Accepted 2023-06-30
Published 2023-09-20

 

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