Glyphosate impairs learning in Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae at field-realistic doses [RESEARCH ARTICLE]

In this study, different groups of larvae were reared in water containing different concentrations of glyphosate that are commonly found in the field (50 µg l–1, 100 µg l–1, 210 µg l–1 and 2 mg l–1). Larvae reared in a glyphosate solution of 2 mg l–1 (application dose) could complete their development. However, glyphosate at a concentration of 100 µg l–1 impaired habituation. A dose-dependent deleterious effect on learning ability was observed. This protocol opens new avenues to further studies aimed at understanding how glyphosate affects non-target organisms, such as insects. Habituation in mosquito larvae could serve as a parameter for testing the impact of pollutants in the water.
Source: Journal of Experimental Biology - Category: Biology Authors: Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research