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Karthick B
Energy and Wetlands Research Group,
Centre for Ecological Sciences,
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
karthick@ces.iisc.ernet.in |
Jonathan Charles Taylor
School of Environmental Sciences and Development, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa
Jonathan.Taylor@nwu.ac.za |
Mahesh M K
Department of Botany,
Yuvaraja’s College, Mysore, India
maheshkapanaiah@yahoo.co.in |
Ramachandra T V
Energy and Wetlands Research Group, Centre for Ecological Sciences,
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
cestvr@ces.iisc.ernet.in |
| Citation: Karthick, B., Taylor, Jonathan Charles, Mahesh, M. K. and Ramachandra, T. V., 2010. Protocols for Collection, Preservation and Enumeration of Diatoms from Aquatic Habitats for Water Quality Monitoring in India. The IUP Journal of Soil and Water Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 25-60. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1557556 |
Abstract :
Diatoms have become important organisms for monitoring freshwaters and their value has been recognised in Europe, American and African continents. If India is to include diatoms in the current suite of bioindicators, then thorough testing of diatom-based techniques is required. This paper provides guidance on methods through all stages of diatom collection from different habitats from streams and lakes, preparation and examination for the purposes of water quality assessment that can be adapted to most aquatic ecosystems in India.
Keyword: Diatoms, Biomonitoring, Diatom-based indices, Water Quality Assessment, Indian Rivers |
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