Authors : Swati S. Bopinwar, Shashikant R. Sitre and Tarun Kanti Ghosh
Page Nos : 299-303
Description :
Chlorophyll-a an indicator of algal biomass has always been affecting the lakes and reservoirs. It may be dependent on the different water quality patterns in lakes. The present study was undertaken during January 2012 to December 2014 in order to investigate the seasonal diversity of Chlorophyll- a in Osmansagar lake by analyzing various abiotic characteristics.
A Glass fiber filter assembly method with the help of Spectrophotometry was followed to determine chlorophyll-a in the Osmansagar lake. In Osmansagar, the observed chlorophyll-a was in the range of 7 to 18 µg/l throughout the year. Vertical distribution of chlorophyll-a during a season showed a uniform pattern. These finding helped to understand the ecosystem of the lake.
