Authors : R. N. Deshmukh
Page Nos : 440-444
Description :
Algae are frequently found in polluted & non-polluted water due to this behavior, they are generally considered useful to determine the quality of water. The physicochemical parameters like water temperature, pH, free CO2, DO, carbonate, bicarbonate, total alkalinity, chloride, hardness, Ca, Mg, phosphate& nitrate were estimated by standard methods. A perusal of literature indicates that very little work has been done on the algal flora in & around Nagpur city. It is clear that still a lot of work remains to be done with reference to Eco physiological aspect of algae in & around Nagpur city. The present investigation was therefore undertaken to access the algal flora in & around Nagpur city. The study area of Nagpur district geographically located at 20035’ and 21044’ North and 78015’ and 79040’ East, it is situated at the junction of catchment of two rivers Wardha & Wainganga rivers. The district covers an area of 3840 square miles. The Wainganga river & some surface water bodies are polluted mainly because of the sewage. In view of this, there is an urgent need to undertake remedial measures for the conservation of aquatic ecosystem.
Keywords: Freshwater, Phosphate, Nitrate, Eco-physiology, Algae
