BRAZILIAN RESEARCH ON THE TOXICOLOGY OF PESTICIDES IN ZEBRAFISH (Danio Rerio): A SCIENTOMETRIC PERSPECTIVE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Abstract

agricultural expansion, their use remains inevitable. Despite this, in recent decades, the toxic effects of pesticides on the environment and non-target organisms have become a significant global concern. In this context, this scientometric review maps the Brazilian scientific production in graduate programs on pesticide toxicology in the zebrafish animal model (Danio rerio), using descriptive statistics to identify trends and gaps. Based on works indexed in the Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations, resulting from the search with the keywords (Zebrafish OR zebrafish OR Danio rerio OR zebrafish) AND (pesticides OR herbicides OR fungicides OR pesticides), 57 studies (2005–2024) were selected. From 2005, the year of the first selected study, to 2024, there has been a growth in scientific production related to the topic. This growth reflects CAPES policies, which aim to strengthen inter-regional research networks and foster collaboration between institutions and researchers. In addition, this study highlights the Brazilian regions and authors with significant contributions in the area. Knowledge about different parameters promotes collaborations and advances in the understanding of the toxic effects of pesticides currently in use.