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ROTIFER BIODIVERSITY OF YEDSHI LAKE, MAHARASHTRA. J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL. 22(1), 2007 : 8 - 12. Kedar, G. T., G. P. Patil * and S. M. Yeole *, Dept. Of Zoology, Y. C. Arts and Science College, Mangrulpir – 444403, Dist. Washim, Maharashtra. Email: [email protected] * P. G. Department of Zoology, S.S.S.K.R.Innani Mahavidyalaya, Karanja (lad), Dist.- Washim, (M.S.). ABSTRACT Rotifers are the connecting link between primary producers and consumers of higher orders in aquatic food web. Yedshi lake is a rural lake in Mangrulpir Tahsil, Dist. Washim of Maharashtra and has less human interference . Quantitative and qualitative analysis of rotifer community was done on monthly basis from October 2006 to September 2007 by collecting water samples from five different spots of the lake. During the study period total 25 rotifer species belonging to 14 genera were identified. The Brachionus was recorded as the most diversified genera represented by five species . The seasonal rotifer biodiversity study showed the peak in density and diversity during summer season while lower values were observed in rainy season. Key Words : Yedshi Lake. rotifer biodiversity, seasonal variations.

DIVERSITY OF SOME BLUE GREEN ALGAE FROM JAYAKWADI BIRD SANCTUARY, PAITHAN, MAHARASHTRA J.AQUA.BIOL., 24 (2), 2009 : 5 – 11. Andhale S.B. and P.B. Papdiwal, Department of Botany, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad - 431 004, Maharashtra, . E-mail : Prakash Papdiwal ABSTRACT Diversity of blue green algae in the Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary has been studied for four years (2005-2008) and their taxonomic accounts have been given. Among the blue green algae, genera of Arthrospira, Spirulina, Oscillatoria, Lyngbya and Anabeana were observed at the locations Bramhgavan, Dhakephal, Kaigaon and Nathsagar North; during September to March. A detailed systematic account of these 5 genera and 32 species is given in the present communication, as a first phase of ecological studies of the Sanctuary. Key words: Cyanophyceae, Algal diversity, Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary

CORRELATION BETWEEN WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS ANDPHYTOPLANKTON OF BICHERLI POND, BEAWAR, RAJASTHAN AQUA.BIOL., VOL. 22(2), 2007 : 13 - 20. Jindal, S. and Gusain, D*., Zoology Department, Govt College, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer - 305001, Rajasthan.* Rtd Principal, Girls College, Ajmer, Rajasthan. ABSTRACT Present study was undertaken to investigate the physico-chemical characteristics and phytoplankton composition of the Bicherli pond, Beawar. Physico-chemical analysis of lake water exhibited high values of nitrate which favoured the growth of phytoplankton. Dominance of Cyanophyceae in summer and Bacillariophyceae in monsoon revealed distinct seasonal variation in the distribution of phytoplankton. The pond was found to be polluted and showed a trend of increasing eutrophication. Keywords: Physico-chemical characteristics, Phytoplankton,Correlation.

PHYTOPLANKTON STUDIES OF WULAR LAKE (RAMSAR SITE), JAMMU AND KASHMIR INDIA J.AQUA.BIOL., 24 (2), 2009 : 12 – 20. Aijaz.R. Mir, A. Wanganeo; A.R. Yousuf * and R. Wanganeo **, Department of Limnology, Bhopal - 462026, Madhya Pradesh. * CORD, University of Kashmir, Srinagar -190006, Jammu and Kashmir. ** Department of Zoology, S.V. College, Bairagarh, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. ABSTRACT The phytoplankton of Wular Lake was sampled from five stations from March 2002 to February 2004. All together 24 water samples were analysed with main emphasis on phytoplankton. A total of 100 species of phytoplankton were enumerated with Bacillariophyceae contributed 42 species, Chlorophyceae 43 species, Cyanophyceae 10 species, Euglenophyceae 3 species while, Dinophyceae and Chrysophyceae contributed 1 species each. The very high Nitrate and Phosphate concentration in the lake is the indication of pollution. Diversity values vary from (- 0.66) – ( -0.53) site1, ( -0.59) - ( -0.27) site2 , (- 0.57) – (-0.39) site3, ( -0.56) – (-0.46), site4, ( - 0.45) – (-0.34) site5. Statistically positive correlation was found between phytoplankton counts and dissolved oxygen. While nitrate and phosphate showed the negative correlation (NO3-N -0.34) and (PO4 –P = - 0.49). The shanon’s index indicates that the Wular Lake is eutrophic in nature. Key words: phytoplankton eutrophication Wular Lake:

STUDIES ON ROTIFER FAUNA IN FRESH WATER WETLANDS (AMBONA LAKE IN YEOTMAL DISTRICT OF MAHARASHTRA J.Aqua.Biol., Vol 23 (2), 2008 : 8 - 10. Charjan A.P., R.A. Malu* and K.M. Kulkarni**, G.S.Gawande College, Umarkhed – 445206, Dist. Yeotmal, Maharashtra. * R.A. College Washim (M.S.) ** Former Director of Higher Education, Govt. of Maharashtra, Pune, Maharashtra. ABSTRACT Several authors contributed to the study of Rotifer in India (Dhanapati, 2000). However, studies on rotifer fauna from Maharashtra State are scanty (Malu, 2000; Mukhopadhya et al.,1981 and Patil 1978). Present paper describes eight species of rotifers from Ambona lake near Umarkhed, district Yeotmal, Maharashtra. The lake lies in nearly circular depression surrounding two sides by a steeply escarpment. Seven species of rotifers belonging to two genera viz., Brachionus and Keretella belonging to the family Brachionidae were recorded during the study. The study further revealed that Brachionus was the dominant genus and Brachionus calciflorus as numerically abundant species. Occurrence of Bravhionus is definite indication of Eutrophic status of the lake water. Taxonomic notes and a key for their identification are appended and there bioindicator value in the aquatic pollution studies is discussed. Key Words : Ambona Lake, Rotifer fauna. ZOOPLANKTON BIODIVERSITY STUDY OF TWO WATERBODIES IN WASHIM DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA. J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL 23(1), 2008 : 13 - 17. Patil, g. P. , g. T. Kedar * and s. M. Yeole, P. G. Department of Zoology, S.S.S.K.R.Innani Mahavidyalaya, Karanja (lad) – 444105, Dist.- Washim, Maharashtra. * Dept. Of Zoology, Yashvantrao Chavan Arts & Sci. College, Mangrulpir, Maharahstra. ABSTRACT Zooplankton occupy an important position in the trophic structure and play the major role in the energy transfer in an aquatic ecosystem .An inadequate knowledge of zooplankton biodiversity is a major handicap for better understanding of life processes of fresh waterbodies.Zooplankton survey of Rishi lake of Karanja Lad and Yedshi lake of Yedshi village, District Washim ,Maharashtra was carried out from June 2005 to May 2006. In Rishi lake , out of 70 species identified ,34 species (48.57%) were represented by Rotifera, 10 species (14.08%) by Protozoa ,10 (14.08%)by Copepoda, 09 (12.85 %) by Cladocera and 07(10.00 %) by Ostracoda while in Yedshi lake zooplankton population was represented by 45 species which included 27 species (60.00 %) of Rotifera, 02 species (4.44%)of Protozoa, 08 species (17.77 %) of Cladocera, 05 species (11.11%) of Copepoda and 03 species (06.66%) of Ostracoda. Rotifer dominated both the waterbodies throughout the study period .Zooplankton biodiversity of Rishi lake was found dominant over the Yedshi lake. Key Words : Zooplankton Biodiversity, Rishi lake, Yedshi lake.

ZOOPLANKTONIC ASSEMBLAGE IN THREE POLLUTED WATER BODIES OF VIRUDHUNAGAR DISTRICT, TAMILNADU. J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL. 22(1), 2007 : 18 - 21. Rajan,M.K., Mahendran, M., Pavaraj, M and S.Muniasamy, Post-graduate and Research Department of Zoology, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College (Autonomous), Sivakasi – 626 214 (West) Tamilnadu. ABSTRACT A survey on zooplankton diversity of three selected polluted water bodies from Virudhunagar district, Tamilnadu was undertaken during three different seasons viz., Pre-monsoon (Aug 2005) Monsoon (Nov. 2005) and Post monsoon (Jan. 2006) to evaluate the impact of water pollution and season on zooplankton diversity. The study revealed the occurrence of seven species of Copepoda, seven species of Rotifera, five species of Cladocera and three species of Ostracoda in these habitats. Among the zooplankton population, the species of Copepoda and Rotifera were found to be dominant throughout the period of investigation. The zooplankton population shows higher density during post-monsoon and the lower during the pre-monsoon season. Key Words : Diversity, Bio-indicator, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

PHYTOPLANKTON DIVERSITY OF FOUR LENTIC WATER BODIES IN AND AROUND DAVANGARERE CITY, KARNATAKA J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL. 21(2), 2006 : 13 - 18. Nafeesa Begum and J. Narayana Department of P.G Studies and Research in Environmental Sciences, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shimoga – 577 451, Karnataka. ABSTRACT Four Lentic water bodies in and around Davangere city were selected for the study. Water samples were collected and analysed to investigate physico-chemical characteristics and phytoplankton diversity were studied from October-2003 to September-2004. Considerable seasonal variations were noted in water temperature, pH, DO, Total alkalinity, Magnesium, Sulphate, Phosphate and Nitrate. In Hadadikere high BOD values were recorded during summer season. Total Hardness is more during winter season. In Bathikere high values of Sulphate is recorded during rainy season. TV-Station Reservoir represents lower concentration of physicochemical characteristics when compared to other water bodies. The five groups of phytoplankton comprise Chlorococcales, Diatoms, Blue-greens, Desmids and Euglenoids were recorded and seasonal variations of these groups are represented. The results of phytoplankton diversity reveals that Chlorococcales shows dominated in TV- Station Reservoir and Yelebeturkere. Similarly Blue-Greens dominated in Bathikere and Hadadikere. Total 85 Phytoplankton species were recorded and density of phytoplankton was high during summer season. The dominant genera recorded in TV-Station Reservoir were Navicula Sp & Melosira Sp. In Yelebeturkere Scenedesmus Sp and Merismopedia Sp were dominated. Similarly in Bathikere were Nostoc Sp, Aphanocapsa Sp & Osillatoria Sp, Shows dominance. In Hadadikere Anabaenopis Sp, Oscillatoria Sp, Euglena Sp and Phacus Sp were recorded. Key words: Physico-chemical characteristics, phytoplankton diversity Davanagere.

VARIATION OF ZOOPLANKTON IN NIRMALYA (RELIGIOUS REFUGES) ENCLOSURE OF KALAWA LAKE, THANE, MAHARASHTRA SEASONAL J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL 23(1), 2008 : 22 - 25. Madhuri Pejaver and Minakshi Gurav, Department of Zoology, B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane, 400601, Maharashtra ABSTRACT The seasonal qualitative and quantitative study of zooplankton in Nirmalya enclosure (religious refuges) of Kalawa Lake, Thane, Maharashta was carried out. Such enclosures rich in decaying organic matter are used to control lake pollution from leaves and floral offerings associated with idol immersion in the lakes of Thane city. The number of zooplankton was found to be varying greatly according to season and was noted to be maximum in monsoon (27697 indl/ 1000 L) and minimum in summer (2423 indl/1000 L). The winter and monsoon seasons were dominated by copepods, which were found to be totally lacking in summer season. The diversity of organisms was noted more in winter than in summer and monsoon. The least variation was noted in summer. The organisms those are pollution tolerant were noted throughout the year and those, which are pollution sensitive were observed only during winter and monsoon season. Key words: Zooplankton, Kalawa lake, Nirmalya enclosure

POPULATION DYNAMICS OF ROTIFERS IN RANJIT SAGAR RESERVOIR J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL. 21(2), 2006 : 51 – 55. Mediha Shafiq, Rajinder Singh, M. K. Jyoti and S.M. Zubair, Department of Zoology, University of Jammu, Jammu – 180 006, Jammu & Kashmir state, India. ABSTRACT Rotifers, being an important food resource for fishes, act as an indicator of trophic status besides water quality of an aquatic ecosystem. During the course of present investigations (January, 2003 - December, 2003), an attempt has been made to enlist and study seasonal fluctuations in rotifer populations of Ranjit Sagar reservoir. Present work revealed the occurrence of eight species of rotifers dominating qualitatively amongst the total zooplanktonic community inhabiting the reservoir. Key words: Rotifer fauna, Population dynamics, Ranjit Sagar reservoir

STUDIES ON ZOOPLANKTON DIVERSITY IN PAROLA DAM,HINGOLI , MAHARASHTRA, INDIA. J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL. 21(2), 2006 : 67 – 7 Jayabhaye U. M . and V. R . Madlapure*, Department of Zoology, Adarsh College, Hingoli, Dist. Hingoli – 431513, Maharashtra, India. * Ex- Reader & Head Dept. of Zoology, Adarsh College, Hingoli – 431513. ABSTRACT Zooplankton study was carried out in Parola dam water from February 2003 to January 2004. Parola dam is across the confluence of three nalas. The dam is near village Parola on a tributary of Kayadhu river which itself is a tributory river Godavari. During the study the total number of zooplanktons were counted. The different species of zooplankton were also identified. The zooplankton in water belongs to four main taxonomic groups such as rotifera , copepoda, ostracoda and cladocera, out of which rotifera was dominated. About 28 zooplankton species were recorded, out of which 14 rotifera species, 5 copepoda species, 3 ostracoda species and 6 cladocera species were found. The rotifera, Brachionas was dominated among zooplankton in Parola dam. Key Words : Zooplankton diversity, Seasonal population density, Parola dam.

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF AMBLI LAKE ANDMAKARBA LAKE SITUATED AT , Manisha desai and s. D. Vediya* Botany Department, Bhavans R. A. College of Science, AHMEDABAD, INDIA *P. G. Centre in Botany, Sir P. T. Science College, Modasa, North Gujarat, INDIA ABSTRACT Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) carried out the survey of 645 lakes and identified 22 lakes which have been severely degraded. AUDA proposes to undertake works for revival, development of catchments area and beautification of lakes under the present project. The physico-chemical characteristics like specific conductivity, Ca and Mg hardness, Sodium, Potassium, Sodium percentage, Sodium absorption ratio and class or group of water of Ambli lake (locality 1) and Makarba lake (locality 2) were studied during 2006-2007. The recorded highest value of Specific conductivity was 3607.19 milli mho/cm2 at locality 1 during summer and lowest was 367.38 milli mho/cm2 at locality 1 during monsoon. The recorded highest value of Ca was 292 mg/l at locality 1 during summer and lowest was 66.5 mg/l in locality 1 during monsoon and locality 2 during summer. The recorded highest value of Mg was 120.5 mg/l in locality 1 during summer and lowest was 46.5 mg/l in locality 1 during monsoon. The recorded highest value of Na was 891 mg/l at locality 1 during summer and lowest was 68.5 mg/l at locality 1 during monsoon. The recorded highest value of K was 49.5 mg/l at locality 1 during winter and lowest was 4.75 mg/l at locality 2 during monsoon. The recorded highest value of Na % was 57.990 % at locality 2 during summer and lowest was 17.685 % at locality 1 during winter. The recorded highest value of SAR was 10.6250 at locality 2 during summer and lowest was 1.6550 at locality 1 during monsoon. The recorded highest value of Mg/Ca ratio was 0.780 at locality 1 during monsoon and lowest was 0.175 at locality 1 during winter. The C4S2 was the class obtained at locality 1 during summer, C3S1 was the class obtained at locality 1 during winter, locality 2 during winter and summer and C2S1 was the class obtained at locality 1 and 2 during monsoon. The results values were higher than the desirable limits of WHO, BIS and ICMR but within the permissible limits. The waters of lakes are not suitable for drinking as well as irrigation. Key Words: auda, Physico-chemical ch arac ters, Pollution status, Desirable limits, Permissible limit.

STUDIES ON WATER QUALITY OF MANJARA PROJECT RESERVOIR IN DIST.BEED MAHARASHTRA J.AQUA.BIOL. VOL.19(2), 2004 : 73 – 76. R.J. Chavan, R.J.Sawant1, C.J.Hiware 2 and M.B. Tat, Dept. of Zoology, Arts, Commerce & Science College, Kille-Dharur – 431 124, Dist. Beed (Maharashtra). 1Dept. of Botany, Arts, Comm. Sci. College, Kille-Dharur.Dist.Beed.M.S. 2Dept. of Zoology, Dr.B.A. Marathwada University, Aurangabad. M.S. ABSTRACT Water pollution has threatened the potable quality of water and reduced the quantity available in ponds, lakes rivers and reservoirs due to disposal of sewage, industrial water, excess fertilization of lands and use of pesticides. According to various surveys 70 to 80 percent of the Indian water sources are polluted and different enteric diseases affect millions of the peoples every year. The water body selected for the present investigation is 'Man made Reservoir' on Manjara River in Dist. Beed of Maharashtra. Present study reveals that with few exceptions all other parameters are within the permissible limits as per WHO and ISI. The normal treatment at filtration unit makes water potable for drinking. The parameters like conductivity and D.O. are objectionable regarding the criteria for irrigation. Key Words : Water Quality, Physico-chemical Parameters, Manjara ProjectReservoir.

WATER QUALITY STUDIES ON MAJALGAON DAM,BEED DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL 24 (1), 2009 : 71 - 76. Ingole, S.B., R.G. Pawale* and P.N. Wavde**, Department of Zoology, Shri Siddheshwar College, Majalgaon-431131, District Beed, Maharashtra, India. ** E-mail: [email protected] * Rajkumar G. Pawale, Deptt. of Environmental Science, Yeshwant College, Nanded-431602, Maharashtra. ** Prabhakar N. Wavde, Deptt. of Environmental Sciences, University of Pune, Pune-411007, Maharashtra,

ABSTRACT The physical properties of water in any aquatic system are largely regulated by the existing meteorological condition and chemical properties. The effect of physical forces such as light and heat are of great significance as they are solely responsible for certain phenomena like thermal stratification, chemical stratification, diurnal, seasonal, qualitative and quantitative variation in the plankton, micro and macro organisms and also in the quality of water. The ever-increasing population and rapid industrial growth in the present era are contributing to a maximum extent in influencing the physico-chemical properties of most water bodies. The impact of human activities and environmental factors on the fluctuation of physicochemical parameters along the Majalgaon Dam Reservoir was studied from June 2005 to May 2006. Water samples from fourdifferent locations were analyzed for BOD, COD, total hardness, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide along with temperature and pH and few other parameters. It was observed that overall parameters are within the permissible limit. Alterations in characteristics of water due to seasonal fluctuations were observed throughout the year. Keywords: Water quality, Water pollution, Majalgaon dam.

PHYSIO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF PAKHAL LAKE OFWARANGAL DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA. J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL 24 (1), 2009 : 77 - 80. Vasumathi Reddy. K., Laxmi Prasad. K.*, Swamy, M.** and Ravinder Reddy, T.**, Department of Zoology, Vaagdevi Degree & P.G. College, Warangal – 506009, Andhra Pradesh. * Department of Zoology, Lal Bahadur College, Warangal– 506009, Andhra Pradesh. ** Eco-Physiology and Toxicology lab., Department of Zoology, Kakatiya University, Warangal– 506009, AP. ABSTRACT The Pakhal lake water is mainly used for irrigation, drinking, fish Culture, and also for other agricultural and domestic purposes. In the present investigation the Physico Chemical Parameters of Pakhal lake water analysed for a period of one year (from Oct 2004 to Sep 2005) to analyse the water quality of pakhal lake. The water quality parameters such as Temperature, pH, Free CO2, Electrical conductivity, Total alkalinity, DO, BOD, Phosphate, Choloride, Calcium ere analysed month wise for 12 months. Keywords: Pakhal lake, Physico chemical parameters.

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF KARPARA RESERVOIR, DIST. PARBHANI. MAHARASHTRA. J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL. 21(2), 2006 : 86 – 88. Dhere R. M. and J. M. Gaikwad * Dept. of Zoology, Swa. Sawarkar Mahavidyalaya, Beed – PIN?, Maharashtra. *Reader, Dept. of Fishery & Zoology, Shri. Shivaji College, Parbhani. Maharashtra. ABSTRACT The present investigation attempts to study the physico – chemical properties of Karpara reservoir, Dist. Parbhani, Maharashtra. It is situated at 170-30’-42” N and 760 – 38’-2” E is the medium sized reservoir across the river Karpara meant for Fisheries and agriculture. The physico-chemical parameters like temperature, pH and dissolved oxygen have been studied. The seasonal variations in the above environmental parameters were followed for a period of oneyear from January 2000 to December 2000. Key words : Physico – chemical conditions, seasonal variations, reservoir.

A STUDY ON PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF A MINOR RESERVOIR, SAWANA, HINGOLI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA. J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL 23 (2), 2008 : 56 - 60. Jayabhaye, U.M., M.S. Pentewar* and C.J. Hiware**, Department of Zoology, Adarsh College, Hingoli – 431 513 (M.S.) India. Email ID: [email protected] * Gramin Mahavidyalaya Vasantnagar, Kotgyal – 431715 , Tq. Mukhed, Dist.Nanded, MS. ** Department of Zoology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Maharathwada University, Aurangabad – 431 004 ABSTRACT The present study deals with the physico-chemical parameters of a minor reservoir, Sawana, in Hingoli District, Maharahstra. The reservoir is located 2 K.m. below village Chondi Khurd and 3 km upstream of village Sawana, on the nala rising from the hillock of Chondi Buzurg and Chondi Khurd and joining to Penganga river one mile downstream of Sawana village. Seasonal changes in physico-chemical parameters such as water temperature, water transparency, PH, dissolved oxygen (DO), total dissolved solids (TDS),, total hardness, calcium, magnesium, chlorides, phosphates and nitrates were analyzed twice in a month for a a period of two years during 2005-06 and 2006-07. All the parameters were within the permissible limits. The resultsindicate that the reservoir is not polluted and water can be used for irrigation and pisciculture. Key words: Minor reservoir, physico-chemical parameters, pisciculture.

SEASONAL VARIATIONS IN DIFFERENT PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS IN MASOLI RESERVOIR OF PARBHANI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL. 22(1), 2007 : 110 – 112. Kadam, M.S., Pampatwar, D.V.* and Mali, R.P. P.G. and Research Department of Zoology, Yeshwant College, Nanded 431 602, Maharashtra. * Department of Zoology, A.C.S. College, Shankarnagar, Nanded–431 602 (M.S.) . ABSTRACT The Masoli reservoir is medium size reservoir, constructed on the Masoli river, near village Isad, Taluka Gangakhed, Dist. Parbhani, Maharashtra. The reservoir is used for irrigation and supply of drinking water to Gangakhed taluka and also for pisciculture on lease basis. Monthly and seasonal variations of different physico-chemical characteristics were studied from January to December 2003 to enhance the limnological knowledge and can provide valuable information to the planner’s for restructuring of the dam and authorities to plan out strategies for the development of fisheries. The results clearly indicate that water quality parameters are within the permissible limits for surface water irrigation and suitable for pisciculture. Key words : Masoli reservoir, physico-chemical, pisciculture

WATER QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF ANJANAPURA RESERVOIR NEAR SHIKARIPUR, DISTRICT SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL 23(1), 2008 : 59 - 63. Narayana, J., E.T. Puttaiah and D. Basavaraja, Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Environmental Science, Bioscience Complex, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta - 577451, Shimoga, Karnataka . ABSTRACT An analysis of water quality characteristics of Anjanapura reservoir, Shimoga district, Karnataka,has been carried out for one year from November 2005 to October 2006. Water samples were collected from four points based on the sources of pollution. Physico-chemical analysis of water reveals that water is slightly alkaline throughout the year, while, turbidity and iron increases only in rainy season. The study concludes that all the parameters investigated are within the standard limits as prescribed by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Key words: Water quality, Anjanapura reservoir, Karnataka.

STUDY OF PHYSIO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF RUTI DAM, TQ . ASHTI, DIST. BEED, MAHARASHTRA J.AQUA.BIOL., 24 (2), 2009 : 86 – 89. Kamble S.M., Kamble A.H*, Narke S.Y.*, P.G. Dept. Of Zoology, S.M.D. Mohekar Mahavidyalaya, Kallam - 413507, Dist. Osmanabad, Maharashtra. *Jamkhed Mahavidyalaya, Jamkhed, Dist. Ahmednagar (M.S.), ABSTRACT Physio-chemical parameters of Ruti dam water, were situated and analysis, during September 2008 to August 2009. The various parameters such as Atmospheric Temperature, Water temperature, pH, Transparency, Turbidity, DO, C02, BOD, total dissolved solids, alkalinity and hardness of water. The results revealed that there was significant seasonal variation in some Physio-chemical parameters and most of the parameters were in the normal range and indicated better quality of dam water. Key Words: Physio-chemical parameter of Ruti dam, dissolved oxygen, water transparency.

PHYSICO CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF THREE CONTRASTING LAKES OF MYSORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA J.AQUA.BIOL., 24(2), 2009 : 1 – 9. Koorosh Jalilzadeh, Sadanand. M. Yamakanamardi and K.Altaff*, Fresh Water Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore-570 006, Karnataka State, India. Emil: [email protected] * Department of Zoology, The New College (Autonomous), Chennai - 600014, Tamil Nadu, India. ABSTRACT Physico-Chemical parameters of three contrasting (highly, moderately and least polluted) lakes, namely, Hebbal (in Industrial area), Lingambudi (in Domestic /Residential area) and Bannur (in Agriculture area) of Mysore city, Karnataka State, India, are studied for two years from February 2007-January 2009. Seasonal changes in some important Physico-Chemical parameters like- Air Temperature, Water Temperature, Field pH, Laboratory pH, Conductivity, Turbidity, DO, BOD, COD, CO2, , Phosphate, Calcium, TSS, POM, Hardness, Alkalinity, Chloride , Nitrate, Sulphate, TASA and Chlorophyll-a were carried out. The data collected, is discussed in the light of pollution status of these lakes. Key Words: Physico-chemical parameters, pollution status, freshwater lakes

STUDIES ON WATER QUALITY OF WANPARAKALPA RESERVOIR, NAGAPUR, NEAR PARLI VAIJNATH, DIST. BEED, MARATHWADA REGION J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL. 21(2), 2006 : 113 - 117. B. S. Salve and C. J. Hiware* Department of Zoology, Milind college, Parli Vaijnath – 431515 Dt. Beed, Maharashtra, India. *Department of Zoology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad – 431004 (MS).

ABSTRACT The present investigation deals with the study of physico-chemical nature of water from Wanparkalpa reservoir. Seasonal variation in atmospheric and water temperature, pH, chlorinity, alkalinity, total hardness, dissolved oxygen, free carbon dioxide, total solids, biochemical oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand were studied during January to December 2000. Water samples were collected from selected three sites (S1, S2, & S3). Monthly analysis during study period states that, throughout the study period water was alkaline in nature, temperature showed negative co-relation with dissolved oxygen and many other related things are discussed at length in the text. Key Words: water quality, reservoir Wanprakalpa, physico-chemical parameters, and seasonal variations.

SEASONAL VARIATION IN DIFFERENT PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF SECOND TERNA MAKANI RESERVOIR IN RELATION TO PISCICULTURE, OSMANABAD DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL 24 (1), 2009 : 87 - 90 . Jawale, C.A., R.V. Rohikar*, D.V. Mendkudale** and M.G.Babare***, Department of Zoology, S.M.P. College, Murum – 413605, Dist. Osmanabad, Maharashtra. * Department of Chemistry, S.M.P.College, Murum – 413605, Maharashtra. ** Department of Zoology, Adarsh College, Omerga - 413606, Maharashtra. *** Department of Zoology, ASC College, Naldurg – 413602, Dist. Osmanabad, Maharashtra. ABSTRACT The second Terna reservoir is medium size reservoir, constructed on the Terna river, near village Makani, Tq- Lohara, Dist – Osmanabad. M.S. The reservoir is located 2 to 3 Kms away from present Makani village. The water spread area of the reservoir is large. The reservoir is used for irrigation and supply of drinking water to various villages and also for pisciculture. Seasonal variation of different physico- chemical characteristics were studied form Jan. to Dec.- 2007 and provide valuable information to the planners for restructuring of the reservoirs. The water quality parameters like Temperature, pH. Dissolved oxygen, Total alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium, Total hardness, Turbidity, Total dissolved Solids (TDS). Were analysed in a seasons. The various parameters are fluctuation in the monsoon, winter and summer seasons. The result indicates that the reservoir is an suitable for pisciculture. The reservoir is not polluted and water can be used for irrigation, drinking purpose and suitable for pisciculture. Key Words: Second Terna Reservoir-Makani; Physico-chemical parameters, Fish culture.

THE STUDIES ON WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS OF A MINOR RESERVOIR, NADERGUL, RANGAREDDY DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL. 22(1), 2007 : 118 - 122. Rajashekhar, A.V., A. Lingaiah , M.S. Satyanarayana Rao, Ravi Shankar Piska, Department of Zoology, Osmania University, Hyderabad – 500007, A.P., India. ABSTRACT The present study deals with the water quality of a minor reservoir, Nadergul, Rangareddy District, Andhra Pradesh. The water spread area of the reservoir is large and water is useful for irrigation and fisheries. The reservoir is located 3 k.ms. away from Nadergul Village and free from sewage channels. The water quality parameters like pH, Electric conductivity (EC), Dissolved Oxygen, Total alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium, Total hardness, Chlorides, Nitrates, Phosphates, Turbidity and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) were analysed twice in a month for the period of 2 years during 2003-04 and 2004-05. The parameters are maximum during pre- monsoon period and minimum during monsoon period. All the parameters are within the permissible limits. The results indicate that the reservoir is in mesotrophic stage. The reservoir is not polluted and water can be used for irrigation and fisheries. Key Words : Water quality, Minor reservoir, Mesotrophic.

HYDROBIOLOGICAL STUDIES ON TRIPUTI RESERVOIRNEAR SATARA, MAHARASHTRA J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL 23 (2), 2008 : 73 - 77. Gonjari, G. R. and R. B. Patil, Department of Zoology Yashvantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara – 415001, Maharashtra.

ABSTRACT In the present investigation ancient and historical water reservoir built in 1743 at Triputi, Tal.Koregaon, Dist. Satara (M.S.) was selected to study physico-chemical properties and quality status of the water. The physico-chemical parameters such as temperature, transparency, pH, DO, free carbon dioxide and inorganic contents were studied month wise from November 2006 to October 2007. Water showed seasonal fluctuations in temperature (250C to 280C), transparency (112 to 119 cms), pH 7.85 to 8.12. Dissolved oxygen 11.97 to 13.78 mg/l, free carbon dioxide 2.2 to 7.7 mg/l, chloride 17 to 20 mg/l, total hardness 105 to 152 mg/l, phosphate 0.06 to 0.12 mg/l nitrates 0.23 to 0.47 mg/l. The recorded values are well below acceptable values even in case of phosphate and nitrates contents indicating no pollution in the reservoir. Key Words : Triputi reservoir, Physico-Chemical paramters, Phytoplankton, Zooplankton.

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF CHINGRAJPARA POND WATER IN BILASPUR, CHHATTISGARH (INDIA) J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL 23 (2), 2008 : 87 - 90. Shastri, Gayatri Neelam, N.K. Singh * and Uttara Tewari, Department Of Botany, Govt. Science P.G. College, Bilaspur – 495001, Chhattisgarh (India) ABSTRACT Chingraj Para Pond located in the municipal area of Bilaspur City (C.G.) receives domestic wastewater almost throughout the year and exhibits abundance of phytoplankton population. In present study the water quality of the pond was evaluated by analyzing various physico-chemical parameters like temperature, turbidity, conductivity, hydrogen ion concentration, free carbon dioxide, dissolved oxygen, BOD, COD, alkalinity, hardness, presence of various radicals etc.The turbidity of pond water was fond to be highest during June- July and lowest in the month of December. BOD was highest in the month of June while lowest in January. COD of pond water exhibited almost similar pattern of variation throughout the year. Conclusively, these parameters along with other physico-chemical characteristics were found to be largely affected by inflow rate of water and phytoplankton population. Key words : Physico-Chemical Analysis, Pond, Eutrophication.

CORRELATION CO-EFFICIENTS OF SOME PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ALISAGAR DAM WATER, DISTRICT NIZAMABAD (A.P.) INDIA. J.AQUA.BIOL., VOL. 21(2), 2006 : 115 - 118. Tamlurkar H.L. and Ambore N. E. * PG Department of Zoology, Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya, Nanded - 431 602, Maharashtra. *Dean Faculty of Science, S.R.T.M.University, Nanded - 431 602 (Maharashtra). ABSTRACT The present paper deals with the study of physico-chemical characteristics of Alisagar Dam Water during the year 2002. The correlation co-efficient was also studied. The parameters such as air temperature, water temperature, pH, free carbon dioxide, carbonate alkalinity and dissolved oxygen were studied. The air temperature and water temperature show negative correlation with pH, carbon dioxide. Carbonate alkalinity shows positive correlation with dissolved oxygen. Key Words : Alisager Dam, Correlation co-efficient, Carbon dioxide

LIMNOLOGICAL STUDIES ON KADAPUR LAKE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PHYTOPLANKTONS WORLD JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2011, 1(1): 22-ISSN: 2231 – 2587 E.B.Sedamkar 1Mrs Jayashree Tikke2 1K.L.E ‘S G H College, HAVERI, Karnataka, India I B College, Nipani, Karnataka, India 2G ABSTRACT Standing water bodies have great importance as they are recharging resources for drinking, domestic & agricultural use before the civilization. Water quality of of lakes are important for health and economy of the people. Hydrological studies & related aspects pertaining to standing water bodies occurring in northern part of Karnataka, particularly from Belgaum rural region is scanty. Hence, the present investigation is undertaken to provide a baseline data on limnological studies of kadapur lake .Keywords: Limnology, Phytoplankton, Kadapur Lake Journal of Environmental Biology September 2010, 31(5) 787-794 (2010) Comparison of physico-chemical parameters and phytoplankton species diversity of two perennial ponds in Sattur area, Tamil Nadu T. Rajagopal*1, A. Thangamani2 and G. Archunan1 m1Center for Pheromone Technology, Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli - 620 024, India 2Department of Zoology (UG), Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College (Autonomous), Sivakasi - 626 124, India (Received: July 18, 2009; Revised received: November 30, 2009; Accepted: December 10, 2009) Key Words : Physico-Chemical Analysis, Pond, phytoplankton.

SEASONAL DISTRIBUTION OF PHYTOPLANKTON IN LADDIA DAM IN SIKAR DISTRICT OF RAJASTHAN RESEARCH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES 2010, 1(4): 366-369 Ravish Verma and Gajendra Pal Singhn Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur - 302 004, Rajasthan, India e-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT This investigation reports a study on distribution of phytoplankton in relation to physicochemical parameters that carried out from January to December 2008 in the Laddia Dam, Sikar district of Rajasthan. Laddia Dam receives mainly rain water (runoff water). In present study, the seasonal variation in physico-chemical parameter like; temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, chloride, hardness, nitrate, calcium, sodium, DO of dam water were studied. A total of 27 algal genera recorded, belonging to four classes Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Cyanophyceae and Euglenophyceae. Out of which Chlorophyceae found most dominated algal group representing by 11 genera. Key Words: Phytoplankton, Algal flora, Bacillariophyceae

DIVERSITY AND SEASONAL FLUCTUATION OF ZOOPLANKTON IN FRESH WATER RESERVOIR TIGHRA GWALIOR (M.P.) INTERNATIONAL REFERRED TURKISH JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES 3: 29-39 (2003) CENTRAL FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CFRI) TRABZON, TURKEY AND JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY (JICA)STUDY ON THE PHYTOPLANKTON AND SEASONAL VARIATION OF LAKE SIMENIT (TERME– SAMSUN, TURKEY) Elif Ersanlı1,*, Arif Gonulol1 1Ondokuz Mayıs University, Science and Arts Faculty, Department of Biology, 55139 Kurupelit, Samsun, Turkey Accepted 11 December 2003 ABSTRACT The composition and seasonal variations of phytoplankton in Lake Simenit were studied between june 2000 to may 2001. 175 taxa belonging to the Cyanoprokaryota, Bacillariophyta, Chlorophyta, Cryptophyta, Dinophyta, Euglenophyta and Xanthophyta divisions were identified. In the phytoplankton species belonging to the genera of Chaetoceros, Cyclotella, Cocconeis, Scenedesmus, Anabaena, Euglena, Trachelomonas caused water blooms in certain months. The Lake water was light alkaline and ıt was varied between hardness and very hardness water groups. The temperature and nutrient levels affected the composition and seasonal variations of phytoplankton. Key Words: Algae, Phytoplankton, Seasonal variation, Lake Simenit

POPULATION DYNAMICS AND SEASONAL ABUNDANCE OF ZOOPLANKTON COMMUNITY IN (INDIA) RESEARCHER 2010;2(9) *Shailendra Sharma, **Anis Siddique, **Karam Singh, *Meenakshi Chouhan, *Amrita Vyas,.***C.M.Solnki,***Dhavni Sharma ,**Smitha Nair,*Taniya Sengupta *Department of Zoology, Shri Umiya Girls College, Mandleshwar -451221 (M.P.) INDIA. **Department of Zoology, Holkar Science College, Indore-452003 (M.P.) INDIA. Department of Botany, P.M.B.Gujarati Science College, Indore-452003 (M.P.) INDIA [email protected] ABSTRACT Zooplankton organisms occupy a central position in the food webs of aquatic ecosystem. They do not only form an integral part of the lentic community but also contribute significantly, the biological productivity of the fresh water ecosystem (Wetzel 2001). The importance of the Zooplankton is well recognized as these have vital part in food chain and play a key role in cycling of organic matter in an aquatic ecosystem. In the present study the total Zooplankton density exhibited a single peak during March. However, a sudden increase was noticed in the month of October which continued till March. This increase is attributed to the settling of rain water return of favourable conditions in post monsoon period. In the present study total Zooplankton comprises of 4 groups: Protozoa , Rotifera , C ladocera , Copepode . Out of this group Rotifera is the dominant group and theorder of dominance is as Rotifera > Cladocera > Copepode > Protozoa . Keywords: Zooplanktons, Narmada River, Population dynamics, correlation coefficient seasonal abundance.

POPULATION DYNAMICS AND SEASONAL ABUNDANCE OF ZOOPLANKTON COMMUNITY IN NARMADA RIVER (INDIA) [RESEARCHER. 2010;2(9):1-9]. (ISSN: 1553-9865).

*Shailendra Sharma, **Anis Siddique, **Karam Singh, *Meenakshi Chouhan, *Amrita Vyas,.***C.M.Solnki, ***Dhavni Sharma ,**Smitha Nair,*Taniya Sengupta *Department of Zoology, Shri Umiya Girls College, Mandleshwar -451221 (M.P.) INDIA. **Department of Zoology, Holkar Science College, Indore-452003 (M.P.) INDIA. Department of Botany, P.M.B.Gujarati Science College, Indore-452003 (M.P.) INDIA [email protected] ABSTRACT Zooplankton organisms occupy a central position in the food webs of aquatic ecosystem. They do not only form an integral part of the lentic community but also contribute significantly, the biological productivity of the fresh water ecosystem (Wetzel 2001). The importance of the Zooplankton is well recognized as these have vital part in food chain and play a key role in cycling of organic matter in an aquatic ecosystem. In the present study the total Zooplankton density exhibited a single peak during March. However, a sudden increase was noticed in the month of October which continued till March. This increase is attributed to the settling of rain water return of favourable conditions in post monsoon period. In the present study total Zooplankton comprises of 4 groups: Protozoa , Rotifera , C ladocera , Copepode . Out of this group Rotifera is the dominant group and theorder of dominance is as Rotifera > Cladocera > Copepode > Protozoa . Keywords: Zooplanktons, Narmada River, Population dynamics, correlation coefficient seasonal abundance.

INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION STUDY ON ZOOPLANKTON OF FRESH WATER RESERVOIR NYARI – II RAJKOT DISTRICT, GUJARAT, INDIA ISCA JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ISCA J. BIOLOGICAL SCI. VOL. 1(1), 30-34, MAY (2012) Goswami A.P.1 and Mankodi, P.C.2 1Department of Biology, M.V.M. Science and Home Science College, Rajkot, Gujarat, INDIA 2Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, INDIA Available online at: www.isca.in (Received 10th April 2012, revised 18th April 2012, accepted 20th April 2012)

ABSTRACT Zooplankton are the grazers on the phytoplankton and a food base for the carnivorous as well as omnivorous fishes, have been reported in percentage composition of different groups. The diversity of various types of zooplankton was studied of fresh water reservoir Nyari – II Rajkot district, Gujarat. The planktonic forms were collected from the surface of the reservoir water with plankton net of 20 µ mesh size nylon cloth. The plankton samples were preserved for laboratory analysis. The collected samples were identified using standard references. The result revealed that the zooplankton were represented by various phyla like, protozoa, helminthes, rotifera, annelida, arthropoda etc. Arthropods have been reported maximum in number of varieties and percentage amount in the total zooplankton followed by Rotifer in general. The range of zooplankton between 174 to 769 n/l, and average was 378.42 n/l, the minimum zooplankton was in March and maximum were in the month of October. The annual percentage composition of various representative groups of zooplankton revealed 7.90% protozoa, 35.32% Rotifer, 5.41% Arthropoda and Miscellaneous 2.64%. The detailed aspect of monthly variation, percentage composition and diversity of zooplankton is discussed herein. Key Words: Zooplankton, Nyari reservoir.

IMPACT OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY LAKES ON PHYTOPLANKTON COMMUNITIES, KOLHAPUR, INDIA INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION RESEARCH JOURNAL OF RECENT SCIENCES ISSN 2277-2502 VOL. 1(2), 56-60, FEB. (2012) RES.J.RECENT SCI. Patil Shilpa G., Chonde Sonal G., Jadhav Aasawari S. and Raut Prakash D. Department of Environmental Science, Shivaji university, Kolhapur, MH, INDIA Available online at: www.isca.in (Received 16th January 2012, revised 20th January 2012, accepted 30th January 2012) ABSTRACT The study deals with physico-chemical properties of Shivaji University lakes of Kolhapur city and its impact on phytoplankton population. Several limnological parameters were evaluated during the period from September, 2010 to February, 2011 from seven sampling stations sited along lakes of Shivaji university campus viz. Music Department Lake, Bhshabhavan Lake, Rajaram Lake. The physical parameters included were temperature, turbidity and chemical parameters included were pH, temperature, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, total hardness and nitrate, phosphate and sulphate. A total 19 species were observed during the study period, maximum number of sp observed were in the Rajaram lake i.e. 13 sp. There were 9 species observed from the class Chlorophyceae, 4 species of the class Cynophyceae, 3 of the class Bacillariophyceae, 3 of the class Euglenophyceae. The Microcystis species was observed in Rajaram lake indicates the signs of eutrophication of lake, while species like Desmidium , observed from Music Department and Bhshabhavan lake were the indicator of better water quality. The physico-chemical parameters such as nitrates, phosphate, temperature and alkalinity are favorable for the growth ofphytoplankton. Maximum species of the class chlorophyceae were observed during study period. Key Words: Eutrophication, physico-chemical, biological properties, lakes, phytoplankton.

SEASONAL VARIATION IN PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND PHYTOPLANKTON ANALYSIS OF , PUBLISHED ON: 1ST SEPTEMBER 2011 P. U. Verma, d. K. Chandawat and h. A. Solanki Department of botany, school of sciences , ahmedabad – gujarat. [email protected] & [email protected] ABSTRACT Kankaria is second largest lake and is located in south eastern part of Ahmedabad city. The study for various parameters for Kankaria lake were carried out for a period of 1 year (March 2009 to February 2010). The samples were collected during morning hours and were analyzed monthly for different parameter. Analyses for physical, chemical and botanical parameter were carried out by using the method suggested by APHA (1985); Kumar and Ravindranath (1998) and Trivedy and Goel (1984). The counting of phytoplankton filament was done by using Sedgwick Rafter counting cell and phytoplanktons were identified by using the book “The Fresh Water Algae” by Prescott (1970). During the study it was found that maximum number of physical and chemical parameter were within the desirable limit, as suggested by WHO (1971) and BIS (1991). In Kankaria lake the maximum amount of phytoplankton recoreded were Cylinderospermum sp. Microcystis sp., Phormidium sp., Pediastrum sp., Cosmarium sp., Ankistrodesmus sp., Cymbella sp., Navicula sp., and Synedra sp. During the study it was found that chlorophyceae algal growth is dominated over cyanophyceae, bacillariophyceae and euglenophyceae. umar – Cini Oommen: Phytoplankton composition in relation to hydrochemical properties of tropical community wetland - 279 - Key Words: Water, Kankaria, Ahmedabad, Physical, Chemical and Phytoplanktons.

PHYTOPLANKTON COMPOSITION IN RELATION TO HYDROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF TROPICAL COMMUNITY WETLAND, KANEWAL, GUJARAT, INDIA APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 9(3): 279-292. HTTP://WWW.ECOLOGY.UNI-CORVINUS.HU _ ISSN 1589 1623 (PRINT) _ ISSN 1785 0037 (ONLINE) 2011, ALÖKI KFT., BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Nirmal Kumar, J.I* – Cini Oommen P.G. Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research (ISTAR) Vallabh Vidya Nagar, 388 120, Gujarat, India. *Corresponding author e-mail: [email protected] (Received 28th August 2008; accepted 8th August 2011) ABSTRACT A limnological investigation was carried out in Tropical Community Wetland, Kanewal, Gujarat, India from June 2007 to May 2008. Water quality parameters like temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, secchi depth, total solids and total dissolved and suspended solids, free carbon dioxide, phenolphthalein alkalinity, total alkalinity, carbonates, bicarbonates, total hardness, calcium and magnesium hardness, chloride, phosphate, sulphate and nitrate and phytoplankton composition were investigated during the study period. Correlation coefficients were calculated among the various physicochemical variables and phytoplankton groups. Sulphate and nitrate both showed a positive correlation with phosphate. However, dissolved oxygen showed a negative correlation with phosphate, sulphate and nitrate at both the sites. Pearson Product Analysis for phytoplankton at the two sites was performed and it showed a high significance of Bacillariophyceae members between both the sites than other two groups. A total of 45 species were identified belonging to Cyanophyceae, Chlorophyceae and Bacillariophyceae but members of Euglenophyceae were found to be absent indicating a lesser degree of organic pollution. Moreover, species of Bacillariophyceae were recorded to be the most occurred group compared to others throughout the study which shows relatively unpolluted nature of wetland. Keywords : Bacillariophyceae, Chlorophyceae, Cyanophyceae, wetland

AVAILABLE ONLINE: HTTP://IRJS.INFO/ SEASONAL VARIATIONS OF PHSYCIO- CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF JAMGAVAN DAM WATER OF HINGOLI DISTRICT (M.S.) INDIA. INTERNATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH JOURNAL 2012, 2(5):23-25 ISSN: 2231-6302 Available Online: http://irjs.info/Waghmare N.V1 , Shinde V.D2, Surve P.R3 and Ambore N.E4 1Dept. of Zoology, Narayanrao Waghmare College, Balapur Dist. Hingoli (MS) India 2Dept. of Zoology and Fishery Science, Toshniwal College, Sengaon Dist Hingoli. (MS) India 3Dept. of Zoology, Sant Janabai ACS College, Gangakhed Dist. Parbhani (MS) India 4Ex-Dean Faculty of Science S.R.T.M.University,Nanded(M.S.) India ABSTRACT Jamgavan dam is a minor irrigation dam. The water in Jamgavan dam is used for irrigation, fish culture, drinking and domestic purposes. The present investigation deal with the study of seasonal variations of physicochemical characteristics of Jamgavan dam water. The study was carried out during the year 2007 for a period of 12 months. The parameters such as atmospheric temperature, water temperature, pH, free carbon dioxide, Electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen were studied.

PHYTOPLANKTON ANALYSIS IN TWO DIFFERENT LAKES OF URBAN AHMEDABAD LIFE SCIENCES LEAFLETS 20:923 –934, 2011. FREE DOWNLOAD ISSN 0976 - 1098 Published on: 1st October 2011 P. U. Verma, d. K. Chandawat and h. A. Solanki Department of botany School of sciences, gujarat university Ahmedabad – 380009 http://lifesciencesleaflets.ning.com/ PEER-REVIEWED Page | 923 [email protected] and [email protected] ABSTRACT The present study was carried out on two different lakes located in two different region of urban Ahmedabad. Lake from eastern and Gota lake from western region of Ahmedabad were selected. The phytoplanktons were collected, counted and were identified by using the method suggested by APHA (1985) and Prescott (1970). The phytoplanktons were counted by using Sedgwick Rafter counting cell. Different class such as cyanophyceae, chlorophyceae, bacillariophyceae and euglenophyceae were identified during the study. Among all this class the listed phytoplanktons such as Microcystis sp., Phormidium sp., Cylinderospemum sp., Pediastrum sp., Ankistrodesmus sp., Cosmarium sp., Cymbella sp., Naviculla sp., Synedra sp. were recorded as a dominant genera in Ghodasar lake were as Microcystis sp., Oscillatoria sp., Anabaena sp., Merismopedia sp., Phormidium sp., Chlorella sp., Cosmarium sp., Pediastrum sp., Spirogyra sp., Navicula sp., Nitzschia sp., were recorded as a dominant genera in Gota lake. The study was carried out monthly but was tabulated seasonally by using statistical method. From the listed data the quality of water was concluded. Key Words: Ghodasar Lake, Gota Lake and Phytoplankton . GROUND WATER QUALITY OF GANDHINAGAR TALUKA, GUJARAT, INDIA ISSN: 0973-4945; CODEN ECJHAO E-JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY HTTP://WWW.E- JOURNALS.NET VOL. 5, NO.3, PP. 435-446, JULY 2008 Mayur c. Shah*, prateek g. Shilpkar§ and pradip b. Acharya§ Department of Chemistry, , SADRA (Dist.-Gandhinagar), Gujarat-382 320, India. §Biogas Research and Extention Centre, Gujarat Vidyapith, SADRA (Dist.-Gandhinagar), Gujarat-382 320, India. [email protected] Received 16 October 2007; Accepted 10 December 2007 ABSTRACT Present communication deals with study of physico-chemical parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), total alkalinity (TA), calcium hardness (CaH), magnesium hardness (MgH), total hardness (TH), chloride (Cl-), fluoride (F-), sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD) and sulphate (SO4 2-) of water samples of bore wells of forty villages of Gandhinagar taluka of Gujarat state,India. The experimental values of water samples were compared with standard values given by World Health Organization (WHO) and United State Salinity Laboratory for drinking and irrigation purposes respectively. Water Quality Index (WQI) was also calculated to know the over all quality of water samples. The statistical analysis like mean, standard deviation (SD), coefficient of variance (% CV), analysis of variance (ANOVA), t-test, coefficient of correlation (r) and regression analysis of obtained data were carried out. The results show that the quality of water is poor and quite good for drinking and irrigation purposes respectively. The variance was found significant at 1% level of significance in case of sodium and potassium content and at 5% in case of total alkalinity and dissolved oxygen among the four regions (North, South, East and West) of Gandhinagar taluka. The linear relation also established for each pair of water quality parameters of studied water samples. Key Words: Ground water, Water quality index, Irrigation water