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June 2026
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Assessment of Hydrophytic Plant Diversity and Phytoplankton Composition in Sinhad Talab, Rajasthan
| Author(s) | Gayatri Menaria, Dr. Deepti Suhalka |
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| Country | India |
| Abstract | The present study investigates the diversity of hydrophytic plants and phytoplankton composition in Sinhad Talab, Rajasthan, with the aim of understanding the ecological status of this freshwater ecosystem. Aquatic ecosystems are highly sensitive to environmental variations, and both hydrophytic vegetation and phytoplankton serve as reliable indicators of water quality and trophic conditions. In the present investigation, phytoplankton and aquatic plant diversity were assessed seasonally along with their response to physicochemical conditions of the water body. A total of 24 phytoplankton species belonging to five major groups Chlorophyceae, Cyanophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Charophyceae, and Euglenophyceae were recorded. Bacillariophyceae emerged as the dominant group followed by Chlorophyceae, indicating a moderately nutrient-rich (mesotrophic to eutrophic) condition of the pond. Seasonal variation revealed maximum phytoplankton abundance during summer and minimum during the rainy season, strongly influenced by temperature, nutrient availability, water level fluctuations and light penetration. Cyanobacterial blooms, particularly of Microcystis aeruginosa, indicated episodic eutrophication and organic enrichment. The study highlights that Sinhad Talab supports a diverse aquatic community but is experiencing increasing ecological stress due to nutrient loading and seasonal environmental fluctuations. The findings provide a baseline for future ecological monitoring and sustainable management of freshwater resources in semi-arid regions of Rajasthan. |
| Published In | Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2026 |
| Published On | 2026-05-27 |
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