Table 2.
Effect of glufosinate-based herbicide on urea, glucose and calcium levels (mg/dL). Following 24, 48 and 72 h of exposure to three different doses (40 μM, 80μM, and 120μM) of glufosinate-based herbicide.
| Time (hours) | Dose groups | Time (hours) | No. of animals | UREA (mg/dL) | GLUCOSE (mg/dL) | CALCIUM (mg/dL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 h | Control | 24 | 5 | 42 ± 6.52 | 137.2 ± 44.08 | 8.96 ± 2.81 |
| 40 μM | 24 | 5 | 36.24 ± 3.54 | 137 ± 17.84 | 7.78 ± 0.12 | |
| 80 μM | 24 | 5 | 32.62 ± 1.40 | 143.48 ± 11.71 | 8.05 ± 0.42 | |
| 120 μM | 24 | 5 | 40.84 ± 10.13 | 124.2 ± 7.46 | 8.45 ± 1.04 | |
| 48 h | Control | 48 | 5 | 42 ± 6.52 | 137.2 ± 44.08 | 8.96 ± 2.81 |
| 40 μM | 48 | 5 | 44.64 ± 8.18 | 128.4 ± 12.21 | 9.81 ± 0.42 | |
| 80 μM | 48 | 5 | 42.78 ± 4.61 | 145.4 ± 7.70 | 9.29 ± 0.21 | |
| 120 μM | 48 | 5 | 45.6 ± 5.12 | 185.8 ± 70.65 | 9.93 ± 0.73 | |
| 72 h | Control | 72 | 5 | 42 ± 6.52 | 137.2 ± 44.08 | 8.96 ± 2.81 |
| 40 μM | 72 | 5 | 48.42 ± 8.11 | 151.2 ± 58.31 | 9.86 ± 0.50 | |
| 80 μM | 72 | 5 | 42.44 ± 10.17 | 133.4 ± 34.23 | 9.31 ± 0.22 | |
| 120 μM | 72 | 5 | 45.12 ± 6.25 | 135.4 ± 25.54 | 9.10 ± 0.20 |