bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
Abstract
Glyphosate’s
primary
metabolite,
aminomethylphosphonic
acid
(AMPA),
is
the
most
detected
pollutant
in
surface
waters.
Recent
studies
have
raised
concerns
about
its
toxicity,
yet
underlying
mechanisms
remain
poorly
understood.
A
disruption
of
gut
microbiome,
which
plays
a
crucial
role
host
health,
could
mediate
adverse
effects.
We
investigated
impact
AMPA
exposure
on
microbiome
spined
toad
tadpoles
(
Bufo
spinosus
).
hypothesized
that
alter
microbiota
composition
and
these
effects
depend
source.
exposed
to
minute
concentrations
analyzed
their
faecal
using
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing
as
proxy
microbiota.
decreased
bacterial
biomass
affected
community
tadpole’s
faeces.
Furthermore,
we
observed
interactions
between
maternal
body
condition
Bacteroidota
Actinobacteriota
phyla
abundances.
This
suggests
effect
early-life
microbial
colonizers
influence
response
AMPA.
These
findings
highlight
importance
considering
when
studying
environmental
contaminants.
Further
research
needed
elucidate
long-term
implications
this
alteration
for
amphibian
health.
Environmental Sciences Europe,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: March 17, 2024
Abstract
The
historical
perspective
on
the
rapid
biodegradation
of
pesticides
as
a
mitigating
factor
in
environmental
risk
assessment
is
reexamined
through
example
glyphosate
and
its
implications
for
freshwater
biodiversity.
Commonly
employed
standardized
methods
by
national
agencies
assessing
predominantly
rely
single-species
tests,
overlooking
intricate
nature
ecosystems.
Glyphosate,
one
most
widely
used
marketed
purported
biodegradability,
often
perceived
relatively
innocuous.
However,
degradation
releases
phosphorus
into
environment,
inducing
trophic
state
shift
water
systems
towards
more
eutrophic
conditions,
consequently
affecting
quality.
These
findings
highlight
cascading
ecological
repercussions
biodegradation,
driving
proliferation
specific
aquatic
organisms,
such
picocyanobacteria
metaphyton,
resulting
alteration
ecosystem
structure
dynamics.
study
explores
challenges
posed
commercial
pesticide
formulations
investigates
consequences
interactions
with
anthropogenic
factors.
A
case
point
interaction
invasive
mussel
Limnoperna
fortunei
,
exacerbating
overall
scenario.
framework
analyzed
conventional
notion
that
inherently
neutral
or
positive
event.
results
underscore
necessity
reassessing
role
itself
impact
assessments
pesticides.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
969, P. 178964 - 178964
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Glyphosate
is
the
most
used
herbicide
globally,
but
little
known
of
its
prevalence
in
Australian
environment
or
behaviour
during
wastewater
treatment.
This
study
examined
concentration
glyphosate
and
primary
biodegradation
product,
aminomethylphosphonic
acid
(AMPA),
influent
effluent
from
22
treatment
plants
(WWTPs)
to
inform
exposure
risks.
was
detected
all
WWTP
samples,
with
concentrations
ranging
0.37
370
μg/L
(mean:
±
76
μg/L).
In
treated
effluent,
found
82
%
samples
Methods and Protocols,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(3), P. 38 - 38
Published: May 2, 2024
The
European
Union’s
recent
decision
to
renew
the
authorization
for
use
of
glyphosate
until
15
December
2033
has
stimulated
scientific
discussion
all
around
world
regarding
its
toxicity
or
otherwise
humans.
Glyphosate
is
a
chemical
which
millions
tons
have
been
used
in
last
50
years
worldwide
dry
out
weeds
cultivated
fields
and
greenhouses
on
roadsides.
Concern
raised
many
areas
about
possible
presence
food
chain
consequent
adverse
effects
health.
Both
aspects
that
argue
favor
those
instead
may
indicate
limited
are
discussed
here.
widespread
debate
generated
requires
further
investigations
field
measurements
understand
glyphosate’s
fate
once
dispersed
environment
concentration
chain.
Hence,
there
need
validated
analytical
methods
available
analysts
field.
In
present
review,
determination
main
metabolite,
AMPA,
discussed,
with
specific
focus
chromatographic
techniques
applied
cereal
products.
experimental
procedures
explained
detail,
including
cleanup,
derivatization,
instrumental
conditions,
give
laboratories
involved
enough
information
proceed
implementation
this
line
analysis.
prevalent
LC-MS/MS,
GC-MS/SIM,
GC-MS/MS,
but
sufficient
indications
also
given
wish
better
performing
high-resolution
MS
simpler
HPLC-FLD,
HPLC-UV,
GC-NPD,
GC-FPD
screening
purposes.
concentrations
from
literature
measured
wheat,
corn,
barley,
rye,
oats,
soybean,
cereal-based
foods
reported,
together
regulatory
status
various
parts
accumulation
mechanism.
As
cereals,
data
show
tends
accumulate
more
wholemeal
flours
than
refined
ones,
product
strictly
depends
treatment
period
(the
closer
it
time
harvesting,
higher
concentration),
cold
climates,
herbicide
persist
soil
long
time.
The
European
Union's
recent
decision
to
renew
the
authorization
for
use
of
glyphosate
until
15
December
2033
stimulates
scientific
discussion
all
around
world
regarding
its
toxicity
or
otherwise
humans.
Glyphosate
is
a
chemical
used
by
millions
tons
in
last
50
years
worldwide
drying
weeds
cultivated
fields,
greenhouses,
roadsides.
Concern
has
been
raised
many
quarters
about
possible
presence
food
chain
and
consequent
adverse
effects
on
health:
both
aspects
that
argue
favor
those
instead
may
indicate
limited
are
here
discussed.
great
debate
generated
requires
further
investigations
field
measurements
understand
fate
once
dispersed
environment
concentration
chain.
Hence
need
validated
analytical
methods
available
analysts
field.
In
present
review,
determination
main
metabolite,
AMPA,
discussed,
with
specific
focus
chromatographic
techniques
applied
cereal
products.
experimental
procedures
explained
any
detail,
including
cleanup,
derivatization,
instrumental
conditions
give
laboratories
involved
enough
information
proceed
implementation
this
line
analysis.
prevalent
LC-MS/MS,
GC-MS/SIM,
GC-MS/MS
but
sufficient
indications
also
given
wish
simpler
HPLC-FLD,
HPLC-UV,
GC-NPD
GC-FPD
screening
purposes.
Concentrations
from
literature
measured
wheat,
corn,
barley,
rye,
oats,
soybean,
cereal-based
foods
reported
together
regulatory
status
various
parts
accumulation
mechanism.
As
cereals,
data
show
tends
accumulate
more
wholemeal
flours
than
refined
ones,
product
strictly
depends
treatment
period
(the
closer
it
time
harvesting,
higher
concentration)
cold
climates
herbicide
persist
soil
long
time.