Seasonal changes in chemistry,algal populations,chlorophyll a and photosynthetic activity in the R. Delimi,Jos Plateau,Nigeria |
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Authors: | Khan M A Kamuru F |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Botany, University of Jos, Nigeria |
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Abstract: | Seasonal studies were undertaken (August 1983–July 1984) toevaluate the algal distribution and ecology of the RiverDelimi, Jos Plateau, Nigeria at three stations: upstream, withlittle allochthonous input; midstream, receiving heavy domesticaffluents; downstream. A wide amplitude of variability wasdiscernible in physicochemical factors, and photosyntheticactivity and abundance of suspended algae in relation to thedegree of pollution along the first 7-km stretch of the river.Conductivity (µS cm-1) showed a 9-fold increase fromupstream (x = 35) to downstream. The standing crop(Chl a) fluctuated markedly, with 6-times higher valuesfor a polluted midstream site (x = 18.2 mg m-3). Production rate measurements (mg C m-3 d-1) showed significant variability with relatively lowvalues (x = 610) recorded for the upstream andhighest (x = 1050) at the midstream site. Apositive correlation was obtained between production rates andChl a for the polluted midstream zone. |
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Keywords: | seasonality algae hydrochemistry ecology tropical river West Africa |
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