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Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Natural Aquatic Ecosystems of India written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed articles presented at a seminar.
Author : Mamta Rawat
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 8132221788
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (322 download)
Download or read book Aquatic Ecosystem: Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation written by Mamta Rawat and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together the latest information on the rapid advances and developments in the field of aquatic ecology. India is very rich in terms of biological diversity due to its wide range of habitats and climatic conditions. It is home to as much as 7 per cent of the world’s animal species, although it only accounts for about 2 per cent of the total landmass. The present work on biodiversity, ecology and conservation of aquatic resources represents original research in the field of aquatic biodiversity, wetland ecology and its applications with reference to the country’s aquatic resources. There are 19 chapters, each contributed by an expert in his/her particular field and offering novel approaches to various topics in the area of aquatic ecosystems.
Author : B. Gopal
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400919840
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Ecology and management of aquatic vegetation in the Indian subcontinent written by B. Gopal and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life originated and evolved in water. Later the The tropical countries where the need to under plants moved out of water, conquered the land and stand the natural ecosystems is far greater because became dominant over it. The evolution through they are under intensive pressure from develop the millennia resulted in enormous complexity of ment from a rapidly growing human population, form, tissue organisation, reproductive mechan have generally devoted much less attention to the isms and specialisation of taxa in different niches. studies of aquatic ecosystems. The Indian subconti At some stage during evolution, some plants devel nent is a well-recognised biogeographic region with oped appropriate morphological and physiological a distinct geological history, climate, soils and adaptations and reverted back to the aquatic and/ biota. It is also distinct in the history of human civilisation and cultures which have a profound bear or semi-aquatic habitat. These plants, perhaps with the exception of a few ing on the natural ecosystems. This book is in with beautiful flowers, have attracted little atten tended to provide the state of our knowledge of the tion from mankind. The fact that humans evolved aquatic and semi-aquatic vegetation in the inland in a tropical forest or savanna environment appears freshwaters of the subcontinent. The book covers responsible for a permanent bias in human atti only the herbaceous vegetation, since there is al tudes towards land and its biota.
Author : K. Vijaykumar
Publisher : Daya Books
ISBN 13 : 9788170352068
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (52 download)
Download or read book Freshwater Ecosystem of India written by K. Vijaykumar and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great variety of pollution are produced by modern man and many of these reach the aquatic ecosystem either directly or indirectly. This book has been prepared for taking care of the aquatic ecosystems. This book presents the most important aspects of aquatic ecosystem such as limnology, pollution, impact assessment, primary productivity, water quality and management. Actual scientific research articles/reviews were included in this book written by the eminent scientists of the field. This book is useful for research scholars and scientists, planners, academicians, and administrators and would also find it an invaluable reference.
Author : Pramod Kumar Pandey
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000996115
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Aquatic Environment Management written by Pramod Kumar Pandey and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference book collates traditional and modern applications of remote sensing in aquatic ecosystem monitoring. It covers conventional assessment methods like sampling, surveying, and chlorophyll estimation. Advanced remote sensing technology provides timely spectral information for quantitative and qualitative assessment of water changes, volume, and vegetation. The book discusses space-borne, airborne, and drone geospatial data. The five sections broadly cover aquatic ecosystem monitoring, vegetation management, advanced modelling practices, and challenges. Key features Covers different types of aquatic ecosystems like wetlands, rivers, lakes, saline, and brackish. Reviews the latest applications of remote sensing in the monitoring and assessment of aquatic ecosystems. Includes traditional methods like cartography, sampling, surveying, phytoplankton assessment and chlorophyll estimation. Discusses the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data fusion in monitoring aquatic systems. Explores the prospects of future Earth observation space missions for aquatic ecosystem monitoring. The book is meant for scientists, professionals, and policymakers working in environmental sciences, remote sensing, and geology.
Author : T. V. Ramachandra
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Aquatic Ecosystems written by T. V. Ramachandra and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers presented at the Lake 2002 International Symposium on Conservation, Restoration and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems, held at Bangalore during 9-13 December 2002.
Author : Sanjeev Sharma
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119692687
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (196 download)
Download or read book Wetlands Conservation written by Sanjeev Sharma and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-09-27 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wetlands Conservation An up-to-date overview of approaches for addressing wetlands degradation and its effects on ecosystem services, human health, and other ecosystems Wetlands are essential sources of biodiversity, water purification, groundwater replenishment, flood control, storm protection, sediment retention, recreation and tourism, and more. Human exploitation of natural resources over the past 200 years has caused significant wetlands degradation and loss. Although the Ramsar Convention of 1971 drafted polices for wetland conservation and responsible use, many wetland sites remain inadequately conserved or managed. Maintaining the ecological balance and equilibrium of wetlands requires a clear understanding of the vital role of wetlands, the difficulties they face, and the policies enacted for their protection. Wetlands Conservation: Current Challenges and Future Strategies summarizes both current and emerging management strategies, trends, and policies regarding wetlands protection around the world. The authors provide accurate scientific information on wetlands while discussing the effects of climate change, global warming, modernization in agriculture, and other key topics. Designed to assist in the development of future solutions for wetlands conservation and management strategies, this important volume: Highlights the environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural importance of wetlands Identifies the factors responsible for the failure of many conservation initiatives Describes the natural and anthropogenic factors of wetlands degradation Discusses the role of community-based wetlands conservation and management Explores Ramsar wetlands conservation and its impacts worldwide Wetlands Conservation: Current Challenges and Future Strategies is an invaluable resource for graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, ecologists, policymakers, conservation organizations, and others working in the field of natural resources management.
Author : Smakhtin, Vladimir, Arunachalam, M., Behera, S., Chatterjee, A., Das, S., Gautam, P., Joshi, G. D., Sivaramakrishnan, K. G., Unni, K. S.
Publisher : IWMI
ISBN 13 : 9290906685
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (99 download)
Download or read book Developing procedures for assessment of ecological status of Indian River Basins in the context of environmental water requirements written by Smakhtin, Vladimir, Arunachalam, M., Behera, S., Chatterjee, A., Das, S., Gautam, P., Joshi, G. D., Sivaramakrishnan, K. G., Unni, K. S. and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2007 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report attempts to introduce a prototype scoring system for the ecological status of rivers in India and illustrate it through the applications in several major river basins. This system forms part of the desktop environmental flow assessment and is based on a number of indicators reflecting ecological condition and sensitivity of a river. The unique aspect of this study is that it interprets, for the first time, the existing ecological information for Indian rivers in the context of environmental flow assessment. The report targets government departments, research institutions and NGOs which are engaged in environmental flow management and associated policy development, and suggests some subsequent steps in environmental flow work in India.
Author : Arvind Kumar
Publisher : APH Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788176484541
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (845 download)
Download or read book Aquatic Ecosystems written by Arvind Kumar and published by APH Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Indian context; contributed articles.
Author : Sourav Das
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030689808
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)
Download or read book Estuarine Biogeochemical Dynamics of the East Coast of India written by Sourav Das and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive overview of recent research on estuaries of the east coast of India, and how changing biogeochemical dynamics as a result of climate change and human activity have impacted estuaries and other open water ecosystems. Though estuaries only cover a very small portion of the earth’s hydrosphere, they are some of the most biogeochemically active regions among the global water bodies. As such, this book focuses on estuaries of the east coast of India going all the way to the Bay of Bengal, which is the world's largest freshwater input from perennial rivers and rain-fed estuaries, and is therefore a unique area of study. Through its unique coverage of the Bay of Bengal in particular, the book presents a new perspective not present in the literature on estuary biogeochemistry and ecosystem dynamics. Moreover, the book addresses SDG 13 (Climate Action) and 14 (Life below Water), with a focus on ecosystem services of the natural aquatic system.The book will be useful to researchers, policy makers, coastal managers and marine sustainability scientists and organizations.
Author : Christopher D. K. Cook
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780198548218
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (482 download)
Download or read book Aquatic and Wetland Plants of India written by Christopher D. K. Cook and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The importance of wetlands to life on Earth is now generally accepted. This is a reference book and identification manual for the vascular plants found in permanent or seasonal fresh water in the subcontinent of India south of the Himalayas. About 660 species are described, and all plantsare illustrated by line drawings showing the diagnostic features. The text is written in a style for both experts and those with only a little botanical training. Scientists and conservationists will be able to identify the plants with accuracy and to build on this information to promoteconservation.
Author : Kumudranjan Naskar
Publisher : Daya Books
ISBN 13 : 9788170350811
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (58 download)
Download or read book Aquatic and Semi-aquatic Plants of the Lower Ganga Delta written by Kumudranjan Naskar and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the book the author discussed in brief the angiosperm flora of the fresh-water environment from the lower Ganga Delta regions of West Bengal. These individual flora should be familiar in terms of their correct nomenclature, identity, key notes, ecological setup, phenology, physiognomy and economic importance as well. It is also pointed out how far these plants are weedy and how these can be controlled and/ or utilized. There is a common belief that in the Universe each and every individual is correlated; without one the other cannot be successfully complete their life-cycle. So, for our own benefit and to avoid the pollution or to keep the nature in balance like others, these aquatic ecosystem should be conserved and scientific means and methods should be applied. Taking this view in mind, the flowering plants of the freshwater ecosystems (327 numbers) are discussed in relation to its taxonomy, Ecology and Economic Importance or potentialities. All these plant species were collected from the field by the author himself and studies the above subject at the field, the herbarium and laboratories. The experimental trials have also been made in the laboratories and in the agriculture and aquaculture ponds as well. Contents Chapter 1: Biology of the Aquatic Plants; Chapter 2: Ecosystems; Ecosystem components (aquatic-ecosystems), Biotic components of the aquatic ecosystem, Abiotic components of the aquatic ecosystem, Ecological pyramids in the aquatic environments, Productivity concept, Some of the climatic factors in the aquatic ecosystems, Light, Temperature, Water, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen, Wind velocity, Soil, pH; Chapter 3: Climate of the Lower Ganga Delta in West Bengal; Chapter 4: Manipulation of Some Biotic Factors in Aquatic Ecosystems; Chapter 5: Classification of the Marshy/ Aquatic Plants; Chapter 6: Classification of the Marshy/ Aquatic Plants; Free-floating hydrophytes, Rooted hydrophytes with floating leaves, Rooted submerged hydrophytes, Rooted emergent hydrophytes or helophytes or amphibious plants, Wet land hydrophytes or semi-aquatic plants; Chapter 7: Different types of the aquatic and marshy environment of this delta; Chapter 8: Different Types of Macro-vegetation Zones in the Marshy Areas of the Lower Ganga Delta; Chapter 9: Problems Caused by the Aquatic Weeds in the Lower Ganga Delta; Chapter 10: Some Common Aquatic Weeds and their Extent of Infestation; Chapter 11: Transmission or Migration of the Aquatic Weeds; Chapter 12: Methods of Controlling Aquatic Weeds; Manual and mechanical control or physical methods-merits of physical methods-demerits of physical methods, Chemical control or herbicidal methods, Fertilization methods of control, Control through utilization; Chapter 13: Importance of the Ecological Life-cycle Studies for Aquatic Plants; Chapter 14: Economic Used or Utilization of the Aquatic Plants; Chapter 15: Discussion Regarding the Aquatic Flora of Lower Bengal; Chapter 16: List of the Common Aquatic, Semi-aquatic, Marshy and Moist loving Plants from the Lower Ganga Delta in West Bengal; Chapter 17: Keys to the Families and Brief Diagnostic Characters of the Freshwater loving Plants; Chapter 18: Taxonomic Enumerations; Chapter 19: Bibliography of the Freshwater Plants; Chapter 20: Index to the Scientific Names, Families Names and Generic Names.
Author : David Dudgeon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108882625
Total Pages : 517 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (88 download)
Download or read book Freshwater Biodiversity written by David Dudgeon and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing human populations and higher demands for water impose increasing impacts and stresses upon freshwater biodiversity. Their combined effects have made these animals more endangered than their terrestrial and marine counterparts. Overuse and contamination of water, overexploitation and overfishing, introduction of alien species, and alteration of natural flow regimes have led to a 'great thinning' and declines in abundance of freshwater animals, a 'great shrinking' in body size with reductions in large species, and a 'great mixing' whereby the spread of introduced species has tended to homogenize previously dissimilar communities in different parts of the world. Climate change and warming temperatures will alter global water availability, and exacerbate the other threat factors. What conservation action is needed to halt or reverse these trends, and preserve freshwater biodiversity in a rapidly changing world? This book offers the tools and approaches that can be deployed to help conserve freshwater biodiversity.
Author : Pawan Kumar Bharti
Publisher : Discovery Publishing House Pvt Limited
ISBN 13 : 9789350562970
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Biodiversity of Aquatic Ecosystem written by Pawan Kumar Bharti and published by Discovery Publishing House Pvt Limited. This book was released on 2013 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extension use of illustrations is intended to increase the understanding the concepts and show modern facilities also. The book includes chapters contributed by outstanding experts and scientists from Egypt, Nigeria and different parts of India.
Author : Sughosh Madhav
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119870550
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)
Download or read book Hydrogeochemistry of Aquatic Ecosystems written by Sughosh Madhav and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hydrogeochemistry of Aquatic Ecosystems Discover the geological foundation of global water supply, focusing on resource conservation and restoration Hydrogeochemistry explores the connections between the geology of a region and the chemical characteristics and quality of its water sources, including such factors as erosion, evaporation, and, increasingly, man-made activities. With the emergence of climate change as a major factor reshaping water quality and availability, the need to understand interactions between hydrochemistry and geology has never been greater. Hydrogeochemistry of Aquatic Ecosystems meets this need by offering foundational knowledge about the hydrochemistry of different types of aquatic systems, the nature of their interactions with various pollutants and geological processes, and the possibilities and dangers of human intervention. With a particular focus on aqueous resource conservation and restoration, this is a vital, timely guide to a potentially life-saving subject. Hydrogeochemistry of Aquatic Ecosystems readers will also find: Detailed treatment of water-sediment interactions, arsenic and fluoride enrichment, sand mining, and many other subjects Coverage throughout of solute acquisition processes, the carbon cycle, and nutrient geochemistry Case studies from Asia and Africa demonstrating both natural and anthropogenic hydrogeochemical interactions Hydrogeochemistry of Aquatic Ecosystems is indispensable for professionals and researchers in environmental science and environmental engineering, as well as scholars and advanced graduate students working on aquatic ecosystems or effects of climate change.
Author : Sughosh Madhav
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323903436
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)
Download or read book Ecological Significance of River Ecosystems written by Sughosh Madhav and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecological Significance of Riparian Ecosystems: Challenges and Management Strategies examines the current issues related to river ecosystems, their environmental importance, pollution issues and potential management strategies. The book is divided into 4 key themes: Basics of river ecosystem, Natural phenomenon of river ecosystem, Human-induced problems of river ecosystem, and Management measures for the river ecosystem. Through these four themes, the contributors present both practical and theoretical aspects of river ecosystem in changing climate. An emphasis has been made on the recent research of climate change and its impact on the river ecosystem. River ecosystems have tremendous potential to store CO2, however, with changing climatic and anthropogenic activities, these habitats are under threat, and river ecosystems are losing the very vital service of storing carbon. Unlike well documented terrestrial biodiversity, the biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems is still unrecognized to some extent. Presents an understanding of the biogeochemical processes of river ecosystems achieved by food webs and diverse biogeochemical processes Covers sediment dynamics and nutrient chemistry - hot topics in river ecosystems Includes environmental pollution issues in river ecosystems from various anthropogenic activities
Author : K. J. Joy
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 0429752253
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (297 download)
Download or read book India’s Water Futures written by K. J. Joy and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to water, we flush and forget. We use, abuse and almost never recycle. Water sector in India, since the 1990s, has seen some new ideas formalised legally and institutionally, while others are still emerging and evolving. Confronting the reality of current water management strategies, this volume discusses the state of the Indian water sector to uncover solutions that can address the imminent water crises. This book: Analyses the growing water insecurity, increase in demand, inefficiency in water use, and growing inequalities in accessing clean water; Sheds light on water footprint in agricultural, industrial and urban use, pressures on river basin management, depleting groundwater resources, patterns of droughts and floods, watershed based development and waste water and sanitation management; Examines water conflicts, lack of participatory governance mechanisms, and suggests an alternative framework for water regulation and conflict transformation; Highlights the relationship between gender discourse and water governance; Presents an alternative agenda for water sector reforms. This volume, with hopes for a more water secure future, will interest scholars and researchers of development studies, environment studies, public policy, political studies, political sociology, and, NGOs, media and think tanks working in this area.
