Checklist of Aquatic Macrophytes and Water Quality Assessment of Kakarikata Beel, Majuli District, Assam

Doimari, Rituporna and Konwar, Surajeet and Dutta, Ankur Jyoti and Sinha, Darshita and Daflari, Krishna Devi and Das, Manash Jyoti (2024) Checklist of Aquatic Macrophytes and Water Quality Assessment of Kakarikata Beel, Majuli District, Assam. UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, 45 (19). pp. 10-16. ISSN 0256-971X

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Abstract

This study investigates the list of aquatic macrophytes and evaluates key water quality parameters in Kakarikata Beel, Assam. Wetlands like Kakarikata Beel are highly productive ecosystems, yet they face growing threats from human activities, resulting in the degradation of water quality and biodiversity. The objective of this research is to document the macrophyte species present and analyse water quality indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, and temperature, providing crucial baseline data on the beel’s ecological health. A total of 20 species belonging to 19 genera were recorded during the study. Despite numerous studies on Assam’s wetlands, there has been limited focus on the relationship between aquatic macrophytes and water quality in this particular beel. The results of this study reveal a diverse assemblage of macrophytes, with notable species including Eichhornia crassipes, Nelumbo nucifera, and Hydrilla verticillata. The water quality parameters measured were generally stable, indicating a functioning ecosystem. However, the study also highlights challenges such as eutrophication and ongoing anthropogenic disturbances, which threaten the long-term sustainability of this wetland. These findings underscore the importance of implementing conservation strategies to preserve the biodiversity and ecological services of Kakarikata Beel, which hold significant socio-economic value for local communities.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: West Bengal Archive > Biological Science
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Date Deposited: 28 Sep 2024 07:18
Last Modified: 28 Sep 2024 07:18
URI: http://article.stmacademicwriting.com/id/eprint/1454

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