Seasonal study on the Aquatic and Terrestrial Habitat of Edayar region, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Title

Seasonal study on the Aquatic and Terrestrial Habitat of Edayar region, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Creator

Syamlal C.A.; Sayantan D.

Description

This study examines the plant diversity and physicochemical characteristics of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in the industrialized region of Edayar, Kadungalloor, Ernakulam, Kerala, India. The research is conducted seasonally, encompassing the four seasons of Kerala: southwest monsoon, northeast monsoon, winter season and summer season. Edayar is home to approximately 400 industries. The main objective of this study is to assess the plant diversity with a specific focus on herb and macrophyte diversity, in the Edayar region, along with analyzing the physicochemical properties of soil and water. Random sampling using quadrat techniques is employed to collect data on species diversity. Diversity indices, such as the Simpson Index and Shannon-Wiener index are utilized to analyze the recorded species diversity. Scoparia dulcis L. among herb species and Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms among macrophytes were found dominating in all the seasons. The results for the physico-chemical analysis of water and soil were found approaching the threshold of standard limits.The findings provide valuable insights into plant diversity and ecological dynamics of the Edayar region, which have been significantly impacted by industrial activities. The outcomes serve as a basis for the development and implementation of effective conservation and management strategies to mitigate potential ecological risks associated with industrial activities in the region. 2024 World Researchers Associations. All rights reserved.

Source

Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, Vol-28, No. 11, pp. 82-98.

Date

2024-01-01

Publisher

World Researchers Associations

Subject

Diversity Indices; Plant diversity; Quadrat Study; Random sampling; Species diversity

Coverage

Syamlal C.A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Sayantan D., Department of Life Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India

Rights

All Open Access; Green Open Access

Relation

ISSN: 22784527

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Article

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.25303/2811rjce082098

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