Spatiotemporal Distribution of Harmful Algal Flora in the Tropical Estuarine Complex of Goa, India
Joint Authors
Pednekar, Suraksha M.
Kerkar, Vijaya
Prabhu Matondkar, S. G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Mandovi and Zuari estuarine complex is monsoon-influenced estuaries located along the central west coast of India.
During the past few years, there has been an increase in nutrient loading specially during monsoonal runoff which is responsible for the growth of harmful algal flora.
To understand occurrence and distribution of harmful algal blooms species, daily/alternate day samplings were carried out in Mandovi and Zuari estuaries during 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 periods, respectively, comprising of monsoon (June–November) and nonmonsoon (December–May).
In Mandovi, total 54 HAB species with 49 in monsoon and 36 during nonmonsoon period were reported.
In Zuari, total 46 HAB species with 38 in monsoon and 41 were reported during nonmonsoon period.
Bray-Curtis cluster analysis based on log-transformed phytoplankton density detected seven well-defined groups revealing spatiotemporal variability.
The density of the dominant harmful algal species was significantly positively correlated with nutrients, but negatively correlated with salinity.
The results of the study indicate that monsoon plays an important role in occurrence and distribution of harmful algal species having direct correlation with salinity variations and nutrient loading.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pednekar, Suraksha M.& Prabhu Matondkar, S. G.& Kerkar, Vijaya. 2012. Spatiotemporal Distribution of Harmful Algal Flora in the Tropical Estuarine Complex of Goa, India. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pednekar, Suraksha M.…[et al.]. Spatiotemporal Distribution of Harmful Algal Flora in the Tropical Estuarine Complex of Goa, India. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Pednekar, Suraksha M.& Prabhu Matondkar, S. G.& Kerkar, Vijaya. Spatiotemporal Distribution of Harmful Algal Flora in the Tropical Estuarine Complex of Goa, India. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483790
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483790