Abstract

PROTECTIVE ROLE OF SPIRULINA PLATENSIS ON HAEMATOLOGICAL PROFILE OF CADMIUM SULPHATE EXPOSED TELEOST, CLARIAS BATRACHUS

Dr. Garima Pundir*

Abstract

In the present investigation protective role of spirulina platensis was evaluated on heavy metal treated Clarias batrachus. 96 hr Lc 50 value for Cadmium sulphate was calculated to be 13.8mg/l. Following parameters were evaluated viz. TLC, TEC, Hb and PCV for the period of 24, 48, 72,96 and 120 hours. Fishes were divided in 4 groups group1: control, group2: treated with cadmium, group 3: treated with cadmium along with Spirulina platensis supplemented diet, group 4: supplemented with Spirulina platensis. Experimental chemical Cadmium showed decline in all the parameters. Spirulina platensis provides protective role and help in improvement in all parameters as Spirulina contains pycocynanin, which is potent antioxidant.

Keywords: Spirulina platensis, cadmium sulphate, Clarias batrachus.