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Ecotoxicity of selected extinguishing agents
Konečná, Markéta ; Vávrová, Milada (referee) ; Zlámalová Gargošová, Helena (advisor)
The dynamic development of industry and the constant production of new substances affecting the environment is currently one of the priorities of the interests of the human population. This thesis is focused on the ecotoxicological evaluation of selected extinguishing agent which are applied in case of fire. They must effectively extinguish fire because a live protection and material resources in any case very important, but Theky should be also environmentally friendly. In this work were tested surfactants, which are the main component of foaming extinguishing agent with the following commercial names: STAMEX F-15, F-15 EXPYROL, MOUSOL APS F-15, FINIFLAM F-15 and PYROCOOL B. Since surfactants have a negative impact mainly on aquatic ecosystem assessment were mainly used ecotoxicity tests using aquatic organisms. Test organisms were aquatic crustacean Daphnia magna and Thamnocephalus platyurus aquatic dicotyledons plant Lemna minor and terrestrial monocotyledons plant Sinapis alba. Based on the results of the tests were values of LC50, EC50 and IC50 for the tested substances determined and their ecotoxicity compared.
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Zjišťování potenciálu chemických látek používaných k ochraně proti ultrafialovému záření (UV filtrů) způsobovat anti-progestagenní aktivitu ve vodním prostředí
SMĚŠNÁ, Tereza
The substances used for protection against UV radiation (UV filters) are widely used in industry and also in personal care products. It has been reported from many countries around the world that they enter the aquatic environment. The presence of UV filters in surface waters can pose a risk to aquatic organisms. The aim of this thesis was to test a range of substances from the group of UV filters for anti-progestagenic activity, detect this activity in the aquatic environment, detect UV filters in the aquatic environment, and based on this information, evaluate the potential of organic UV filters to cause anti-progestagenic activity in the aquatic environment. In this thesis, 20 organic UV filters were tested with in vitro bioassay anti-PR-CALUX. In this bioassay cells were exposed to pure substances (UV filters) and reference substance mifepristone. Samples were taken by grab (active) sampling from wastewater treatment plant in Tábor and from surface waters (outdoor swimming pools and Lužnice River). Samples were extracted using solid phase extraction. These extracts from waste and surface waters were tested for progestagenic and anti-progestagenic activity with the (anti-)PR-CALUX bioassay and the concentrations of UV filters were measured using mass spectrometry in the extracts. Samples were also tested for cytotoxicity with the resazurin reduction assay. Nine organic UV filters have shown anti-progestagenic activity, but compared to the reference substance, the activities exhibited by UV filters were several orders of magnitude lower. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, benzophenone-3, and octocrylene were the most potent anti-progestagens. Progestagenic activity was not found at any of the sites. Anti-progestagenic activity was found in 60% of the environmental extracts, and the concentrations ranged from 2.6 to 4.5 ng/L equivalents of mifepristone. Anti-progestagenic activity was detected in the influent of wastewater into the treatment plant, in the recipient of the Lužnice River, and in ponds used for fish farming and also as outdoor swimming pools, namely the Podroužek and Štilec ponds. Thirteen organic UV filters were identified by chemical analysis at the tested sites. The UV filters octocrylene and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate were found in the highest concentrations, these two UV filters contributed the most to the overall anti-progestagenic activity. At the wastewater treatment plant influent, UV filters contributed 49% to the total anti-progestagenic activity. In the recipient of the Lužnice River and outdoor swimming pools, the contribution of UV filters to this activity was very small, which means that this activity in surface waters will be caused by the occurrence of other substances than in wastewater. In ponds, it can be assumed that wastewater treatment plants will not be the source of these substances. Further research should be aimed at detecting the impact of the occurrence of organic UV filters in the aquatic environment on organisms, but also at identifying substances causing anti-progestagenic activity in the aquatic environment.
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Establish a standard laboratory bioassay of efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi \kur{Beauveria bassiana}on adults of spruce bark beetle ips typographus L. (Coleoptera, Scolytidae).
SKALICKÝ, Aleš
During monitoring on chosen localities of National Park and the Protected Landscape Area of Šumava were isolated native strains of entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana. Strains were consequently tested on efficacy against adults of spruce bark beetle Ips typographus L. (Coleoptera, Scolytidae). The general aim of this thesis was the development of a standard laboratory bioassay procedure. For the purpose of the bioassay as the most appropriate arena for the incubation appears sterile plastic containers with moist pulp at the bottom. The next step is to insert a standard number of adults Ips typographus on sterile spruce bark in a container that serves as a natural culture medium for incubation. Course of individual experiments showed that the most appropriate term is the initial evaluation of 144 hours from the beginning of an attempt, following an evaluation is performed 168, 192 and 216 hours. Within bioassay of efficacy were tested different applications of bio-preparation based on entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana.
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Use of entomopathogenic fungi in biological control against sweetpotato whitefly Bemisia tabaci
ŘEHOŘOVÁ, Markéta
The thesis is analyzing effects of selected species and strains of entomopathogenic fungi on the synchronized population of Bemisia tabaci under optimal and sub-optimal conditions. The following species of fungi were used during the experiments: Aschersonia aleyrodis, Lecanicillium lecanii (former Verticillium lecanii), Isaria fumosorosea (former Paecilomyces fumosoroseus) a Beauveria bassiana. There was a experiment of mortality of all these fungi in the frequency of 7, 14, and 21 days, while all these experiments were made under the same conditions (concerning temperature and humidity) in order to keep all the results comparable. In the case of Isaria fumosorosea, the experiment was taken also under sub-optimal conditions in order to compare effectiveness of this significant fungi, both under the optimal conditions (relative air humidity 95-100 %, temperature 25{$\pm$}1°C), and sub-optimal conditons (relative air humidity bellow 75 %, temperature 25{$\pm$}1°C). Greater attention was also given to A. aleyrodis which represents one of the most important fungi on the field of whitefly combat.
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Certified method for evaluation of biological efficacy of controlled atmospheres and fumigation in silos using biotest kits: methodology for workers in DDD, agriculture and food industry
Aulický, Radek ; Stejskal, Václav ; Plachý, Jan
Evaluation of the efficacy of controlled atmosphere or insecticide fumigation treatment of stored commodities is very difficult when these materials are located in silo bins. The main difficulty is to take measurements and samples within the entire commodity (vertical-silo) profile. Until now, there are no standard procedures and tools that would allow the evaluation of efficacy of controlled atmospheres under such situations. These methodical deficiencies are some of the main reasons why t controlled atmosphere methods are not commonly used in practice, although they are – under many conditions - relatively cost-effective disinfection measures. This methodology is the first Czech set of procedures for the proper preparation, application and evaluation of bioassays that can be used for evaluation of the efficacy of controlled atmospheres and fumigation in silo bins cells. The methodology also shows some practical examples and experimental results on how to use bioassay. The certified methodology was prepared with the financial support of the NAZV agency and is the technological an scientific output of the project QJ1310057.
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Ecotoxicity of selected extinguishing agents
Konečná, Markéta ; Vávrová, Milada (referee) ; Zlámalová Gargošová, Helena (advisor)
The dynamic development of industry and the constant production of new substances affecting the environment is currently one of the priorities of the interests of the human population. This thesis is focused on the ecotoxicological evaluation of selected extinguishing agent which are applied in case of fire. They must effectively extinguish fire because a live protection and material resources in any case very important, but Theky should be also environmentally friendly. In this work were tested surfactants, which are the main component of foaming extinguishing agent with the following commercial names: STAMEX F-15, F-15 EXPYROL, MOUSOL APS F-15, FINIFLAM F-15 and PYROCOOL B. Since surfactants have a negative impact mainly on aquatic ecosystem assessment were mainly used ecotoxicity tests using aquatic organisms. Test organisms were aquatic crustacean Daphnia magna and Thamnocephalus platyurus aquatic dicotyledons plant Lemna minor and terrestrial monocotyledons plant Sinapis alba. Based on the results of the tests were values of LC50, EC50 and IC50 for the tested substances determined and their ecotoxicity compared.
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of chosen strains of entomopathogenic fungi in individual application and in application of more strain mixture
KRÁLOVEC, Jan
This diploma theses focuses on comparison of natural and intentionally inducated supressiveness of environment induced by application of entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Isaria fumosorosea a Lecanicillium muscarium. In tests were evaluated the in vitro parameters as well as the effectiveness in vivo biotests on insect host larva Tenebrio molitor. The species of entomopatoghenic fungi were applied in suspensions, single strains and also in combination of two strains. In the in vitro conditions the possibilities of objective evaluation of the supresivity level were tested by using the CFU test (Colony Forming Units) on three different nutrient media (PDA, PDA + A , PDA + D), as one of the basic evaluation parameters. Further the germination tests were evaluated according to GI (Germination Index), determination of radial growth (comparison of median cultures) and interaction of strain suspensions on nutrient media PDA. In the in vivo biotests were watched the epizooties from suspensions of these entomopathogenic fungi on insect larva Tenebrio molitor in competitive test of strains according to FDI (Fungl development index) evaluation scala. Chosen larva covered by fully sporulating mycelium from epizootie were further evaluated in CFU test. The result were dominant strain/s on the larva from applied suspensions.
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