A Review of Phytoplankton Ecology in Freshwater Rivers and Lakes of India

Author(s):

Dr. Smruti Sohani , COPS, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University

Keywords:

Phytoplankton ecology, River, Lake, Seasonal fluctuation, Phytoplankton distribution

Abstract:

Water resource is an essential ingredient for human survival. The availability of safe drinking water is important for proper growth of human being. This is a comprehensive review of phytoplankton ecology in freshwater lakes of India. A review study was undertaken for the better understanding of the phytoplankton distribution. In broad terms, authors discussed the relations of phytoplankton with factors like lake temperature, sunlight exposure period, sunlight penetration, water pH, wind, transparency, seasonal variations, water characteristics, nutrient enrichment and prey-predator relation in the lakes of India. From the results, authors noticed that each lake habitat is different from other lake habitat. Finally, authors concluded that phytoplankton ecology is an indicator for the evaluation of impacts of influencing factors. These factors provide a suitable management plan for lakes. Phytoplankton ecology provides a ground for monitoring and assessing the strategies of the fresh water lake management.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV3I6008
Published in	:	Volume : 3, Issue : 6
Publication Date	:	01/01/2017
Page(s)	:	19-21

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