What is clethodim?

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About clethodim:

It is an oxime O-ether resulting from the formal conversion of the acyclic keto group of oxime with chloroallyl group.
It is used as herbicide that is used to control annual and perennial grasses.
It is highly soluble in water and has a low volatility.
It tends not to be persistent in soil or aquatic systems.
It is moderately toxic to birds, fish, aquatic plants, honeybees and earthworms but is less toxic to aquatic invertebrates and algae.
It is moderately toxic to mammals and while it is a skin irritant no evidence of it causing more serious health effects have been found.
Effects on human health
- Exposure to this herbicide will impact male reproductive function and early embryonic development.
- Also it causes reduction in testicular weight, a decrease in germ cell population, lower levels of serum testosterone, abnormalities in sperm, and compromised pre-implantation embryo development.

Q1) What is Testosterone?

Testosterone is a hormone that plays a crucial role in the development and functioning of male reproductive tissues and the promotion of secondary sexual characteristics in males. It belongs to a class of hormones known as androgens and is primarily produced in the testes in males.

Source: A silent threat to male reproductive health: New study raises concerns on the use of common herbicide clethodim