Associative dependence among plankton and macrophytes as pollution markers at tropical lentic environ, Gujarat, India

Authors

  • Hiren B Soni Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research (ISTAR), Department of Environmental Sciences Vallabh Vidyanagar
  • Sheju Thomas Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research (ISTAR), Department of Environmental Sciences Vallabh Vidyanagar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10528

Keywords:

Associative dependence, Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, Aquatic macrophytes, Pollution indices, Macrophyte index

Abstract

The present research was undertaken at three sampling stations of Gomti catchment, Central Gujarat, India, to study dominance, interaction, and interdependence among biotic components (phytoplankton, zooplankton and aquatic macrophytes). The phytoplankton population was represented by 39 genera and 48 species belongs to family Bacillariophyceae (21 species), followed by Cyanophyceae (7), Cholorophyceae (18), and Euglenophyceae (2). In total, seven classes of zooplankton were represented by 36 genera and 39 species. Zooplankton dominance was reflected by class Ciliophora (16 species), followed by Zooflagellata, Rhizopoda and Rotifera (6 each), and Cladocera (3),and least by Copepoda and Ostracoda (1 species each). Of 16 species of aquatic macrophytes, 3 (18.75%) were abundant, 4 (25%) common, and 9 (56.25%) were rare. The indices (Palmer, Nygaard’s, and Macrophyte index) were determined to delineate the interdependent relationship among studied biotic components. Strong association was observed between Chlorophyceae and Bacillariophyceae, Ostracods and Ciliophorans, and Cladocerans and Bacillariophyceans. The detailed results of indices and interdependent associations among biotic components are discussed. The information provided herewith makes an insight for better understanding of the environmental aspects to be addressed effectively for the better protection, conservation, and management of Gomti reservoir, Gujarat, India.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10528

International Journal of the Environment Vol.3(2) 2014: 175-191

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Published

2014-05-30

How to Cite

Soni, H. B., & Thomas, S. (2014). Associative dependence among plankton and macrophytes as pollution markers at tropical lentic environ, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Environment, 3(2), 175–191. https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10528

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014)

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Research Papers

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