Integrated Hydrobiological Evaluation of Vrahdhha Ganga River Using Nutrient, Ionic and Optical Parameters with Advanced Statistical Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.59436/jsiane.v6i1.10.2583-2093Keywords:
Hydrobiology, Nutrient enrichment, Correlation analysis, River ecology, EutrophicationAbstract
This study investigates the hydrobiological characteristics of the Vrahdhha Ganga River utilizing various unconventional physico-chemical parameters. From November 2021 to October 2022, depth, light penetration, chloride, phosphate, silicate, potassium, and free carbon dioxide were measured at three different locations. We used one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation to look at how these parameters changed over the seasons and how they were related to each other. The results indicated substantial seasonal variations (p < 0.05). Higher nutrient levels during the rainy season indicate increased human influence and an elevated risk of eutrophication. The strong connections between parameters show how hydrobiological processes work together. The findings indicate that these alternative parameters may be effective for evaluating the health of freshwater ecosystems (Wetzel, 2001; Boyd, 2015).
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