Seasonal Phytoplankton Variations as Indicators of Water Quality in Ranchi Lake, India | Chapter 3 | Geography, Earth Science and Environment: Research Highlights Vol. 6

A British soldier named Colonel Onsely created Ranchi Lake, locally known as Bada Talab, as a freshwater environment. Ranchi is an urban town in Jharkhand state, India. Water quality can be assessed through phytoplankton analysis, which involves species counting and biomass determination. Evaluating phytoplankton diversity and its connection to water quality is the goal of this study. Samples were taken from the lake in regular intervals of one year from January 2023 to December 2023. The majority of the phytoplanktonic species found in Bada Talab belong to the Chlorophyceae, Bascilariophyceae and Cyanophyceae groups and this assessment is carried out at regular intervals. Thus it can be concluded that April 2023 - June 2023 is the ideal time period for Cyanophyceae members to grow followed by January 2023 - March 2023 for Chlorophyceae and January 2023 - March 2023 for Bascilariophyceae. The most common species that are trustworthy markers of pollution and water quality were Microcystis, Spirogyra, Nostoc, Oscilatoria, Scendesmus, Pinnularia and Volvox. Certain genera such as Microcystis and Spirogyra are dominant and serve as indicators of pollution. The findings can serve as a benchmark for future studies in aquatic ecosystem conservation and environmental monitoring.

 

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Akshay Kumar Verma
Department of Botany, D.S.P.M. University, Ranchi- 834008, India

 

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A Manifestation on the Phytoplankton Dynamics of Sundarbans Ecoregion | Chapter 15 | New Visions in Biological Science Vol.9

 The Sundarbans are well-known as highly productive ecosystems that provide significant amounts of organic materials in the form of detritus and living animals to nearby coastal waters. With each passing year, the Sundarbans face major challenges and must be protected. In this location, phytoplanktons are the most important contributors to primary productivity. Phytoplankton estimation, on the other hand, is critical for larger economic benefits, employment, and ecological restoration. This necessitates a thorough understanding of phytoplankton variety and primary productivity, which will aid in future Sundarbans management and planning. This review compiles data from a variety of phytoplankton-based research conducted in the Sundarbans mangrove ecoregion, with an emphasis on seasonal fluctuation, hydrobiological factors, and molecular approaches. Diatoms are clearly the most prominent phytoplankton in this region, notwithstanding the diversity of phytoplanktons. Although the timeframe is too short to forecast the impact of aquatic climate change, changes in the phytoplankton community in recent years suggest they could be potential climate bioindicators.

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Ms. Renia Mullick ,
Post Graduate Department of Botany, Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata 700017, India.

Dr. Suchita Sinha,
 Post Graduate Department of Botany, Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata 700017, India.

Dr. Debleena Roy,
 Post Graduate Department of Botany, Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata 700017, India.

Dr. Dipu Samanta,
 Department of Botany, Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharyya College, Howrah 711104, India.

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Determination of Correlationship between Hydrological Residence Time and Phytoplankton Dynamics in Lake Kinneret, Israel BP2436 | Chapter 2 | Recent Research Advances in Biology Vol. 12

 The goal of this work is to try to link phytoplankton dynamics to hydrological features, and to use the nutrient as a speculative instrument to do so. Water Residence Time is the hydrological trait's chosen parameter, which is evidently integrated throughout the full water balancing frame. The dynamics of phytoplankton (Peridinium, Cyanophyta, Chlorophyta, and Diatoms) in Lake Kinneret were compared to hydrological factors throughout time. The algal biomass distribution was shown to be associated with hydrological characteristics. As a result, Residence Time, the best representor of the hydrological feature, is suggested as a critical parameter governing algal dynamics.

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Moshe Gophen
Migal-Scientific Research Institute, Kiryat Shmone, Israel.

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Phytoplankton Diversity of Cauvery River in Erode, Tamil Nadu | Chapter 14 | Recent Research Advances in Biology Vol. 7

 Many places in Tamil Nadu depend on the Cauvery River for their water supply. The Erode district is heavily contaminated as a result of poor textile effluent management. The aim of this study was to examine the phytoplankton diversity of the Cauvery River in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. Planktons are the marine ecosystem's primary food source. One of the most important ecological metrics for assessing water quality is phytoplankton diversity. The aim of this study was to examine phytoplankton from July 2017 to June 2018, with the results being reported on a regular basis. The findings showed that Phytoplankton diversity is a good predictor for the river ecosystem and is affected by river water quality.

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S. Uthirasamy
Research Department of Zoology, Erode Arts and Science College, Tamil Nadu, India.

T. Chitra
Research Department of Zoology, Erode Arts and Science College, Tamil Nadu, India.

S. Ravichandiran
Research Department of Zoology, Erode Arts and Science College, Tamil Nadu, India.

T. Kavitha
Research Department of Zoology, Erode Arts and Science College, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Monitoring and Identification of Planktonic Genera/Species and Determination of the Physicochemical Factors Favoring the Growth of These Species in Cape 7 (Aftissat) Zone, South of Morocco | Chapter 6 | Recent Research Advances in Biology Vol. 2

 The research was carried out in the region of Cape 7 (Aftissat), south of Morocco, 232 km south of Laayoune. The goal is to define the planktonic genera/species and species 62 km south of Boujdour region. Determination of the physicochemical factors that favour these species' development. The research was carried out by Carried out on 427 samples, 57.2% (n = 245) of the samples were therefore distributed as follows during the course of the samples. The year 2016 and 42.5 percent in the year 2017 (n = 182). Furthermore, 32.8 percent and 27.6 percent of the samples In winter and fall, respectively, 24.4 percent of the samples were taken in summer and 15.2 percent of all samples were taken in summer. Samples that were taken in spring. A total of 30 species of phytoplankton have been described, of which 70% have been identified. Diatoms are (n = 21), dinoflagellates are 26.67 percent, and silicoflagellates are one species. Additionally, the The most common diatomic species are Navicula sp. (69), Nitzschia sp., Licmophora (47), Pseudo nitzschia spp. (35), (31) and Scrippsiella spp. in the Dinoflagellates class, Protoperidinium spp. (24), Oh. (11). It has also detected several toxic organisms, but with very low frequencies, below the standard. Cape d'Afissat plays a very important role in the economic life of the region, so we must step up our efforts to conserve it and enhance the quality of the water, if possible.

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Bouchra Bouhaddioui
Department of Biology, Laboratory Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Health and Environment, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.

Aziza Hal Aberrhaman
Department of Biology, Laboratory Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Health and Environment, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.

Lalla Aicha Lrhorfi
Department of Biology, Laboratory Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Health and Environment, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.

Rachid Bengueddour
Department of Biology, Laboratory Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Health and Environment, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.

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