Ecophysiological effects of ichthyotoxic (verbascum sp.)‎ on some local fishes in Sulaimani City- Iraq

Abstract EN

In the present study 2kg from the Arial parts (shoots, leaves, flowers) of the plant mullein (Verbascum sp.) were collected from Sharbazher province in Sulaimani city, during the summer season ,the specimen was deposited in herbarium of biology dept.

Sulaimani university.

Each parts of plant were grinded separately, given to the Cyprinus carpio fish in different times and groups with different dose according to concentrations.

Low (10gm), moderate (40gm), and high (90gm) concentrations were used.

Ecological factors were conceders by the assessment of water temperature, pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity, Total dissolved solids, and dissolved oxygen.

Physiological study includes some haematological parameters, and histopathological effects of plant on liver, brain and heart sections.

There is a significant difference between some haematological parameters and concentrations.