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Immunocompetence as a measure of the biological effects of pollution - AE0604
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Description
R&D
Summary Objectives:-
Examine the response of the immune system and non-specific
disease resistance systems in fish exposed to sewage and oil
related pollutants and establish the possible use of those
systems as pollution indicators.
Key Customer Purpose:-
Provide alternative methods of monitoring pollution levels.
Alert MAFF to possible fish disease/pollution levels. Alert
MAFF to possible fish disease/pollution link and the need to
modify existing pollution controls.
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Objective
There is increasing evidence that water bourne pollutants
may affect both specific (immune system) and non-specific
disease resistance systems in aquatic animals. The
vulnerability of these systems in plaice to pollutants will
be examined as will their recovery from pollutant stress.
The possibility that these immune and non-specific systems
may be used to monitor biological effects of pollution and
as an indicator of pollution states will be assessed. |
Time-Scale and Cost
From:
1989
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To:
1992
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Cost: £136,976 |
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Contractor / Funded Organisations
University - Aberdeen |
Keywords
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Fields of Study
Environmental Protection - Marine |