Macrophyte species composition and structure along littoral region in relation to limnological variables of a tropical wetland ecosystem

The composition and structure of macrophyte communities of the littoral region of Bhindawas wetland (India) was investigated. Two hypotheses were tested: (1) if limnological variables such as water chemistry and soil parameters are important determinants of species composition and abundance and (2) what is the variance in species richness and composition within the wetland. Twenty-eight macrophyte species belonging to 17 different families were identified with relatively low species diversity and richness (H′?=?2.09; Margalef index?=?1.12). Eichhornia crassipes, attained the highest relative frequency (22.69%), followed by Salvinia natans, Paspalum paspaloides, Phragmites karka, Cynodon dactylon and Cyperus alopecuroides. The first and second axis of CCA ordination explained 38.4% and 28.5% of the total variance of species–limnological variables relationship, respectively. Water-related variables (dissolved oxygen, pH and nitrate concentration) and soil nutrient factors (soil carbon and phosphorus levels) were significantly correlated to macrophyte distribution. Sampling sites formed two distinct groups based on cluster analysis, indicating varying ecological conditions. Generally, composition and abundance of macrophytes evince highly productive nature of the lake, while dominance of invasive species like E. crassipes and S. natans indicates high influence of increased nutrient levels and anthropogenic activities in the catchment on lake macrophyte composition.     

水体阿特拉津残留对千屈菜的毒性效应

为向水体污染的植物修复技术提供依据,采用营养液水培法研究5个阿特拉津浓度(1、2、4、8和16 mg L-1)下千屈菜鲜重增量、叶片相对含水量(RWC)、丙二醛(MDA)含量、过氧化物酶(POD)活性、根系活力和叶绿素含量等的变化差异.结果表明,阿特拉津胁迫下,千屈菜在实验浓度范围内均可存活和生长;但鲜重增量、RWC、叶绿素含量均有不同程度的下降,根系活力和POD活性降低,同时MDA含量上升,膜脂过氧化程度加剧.阿特拉津浓度越高,其对千屈菜的毒性越高.1 mg L-1处理下,除POD活性外植物其他生长和生理指标均与空白对照无显著差异;但16 mgL-1处理下,鲜重增量、MDA含量和POD活性则显著低于正常水平.由于阿特拉津的降解,这种不良影响随处理时间的延长而减弱.千屈菜对低浓度阿特拉津(≤1 mg L-1)具有较高耐受性.     

沉水植物与生态浮床组合对水产养殖污染控制的研究

通过2009年9月—2010年2月测定陆基围隔中水生植物种植密度、浮床水面覆盖率、水质状况、浮游藻类群落特征及水生生物生长状况,研究了沉水植物与植物浮床相结合的新型养殖水体净化模式对养虾塘污染原位净化及水质调控效果。结果表明,养虾塘第Ⅴ组围隔(单个围隔面积为3 m×3 m)内栽种苦草(Vallisneria natans)4.0 kg和轮叶黑藻(Hydrilla verticillata)3.0 kg,与种植312株常绿鸢尾(Iris hexagonus)的植物浮床组合,对养殖污染的控制效果较好,TN、TP、CODMn分别从3.41、0.32、14.34 mg.L-1降至0.79、0.02和11.96 mg.L-1;第Ⅴ组围隔内浮游藻类Margalef指数为4.00,Shannon-Wiener多样性指数为3.32,Pielou均匀度指数为0.76,显示养殖水体环境较稳定,水质相对较好。     

湿地挺水植物凋落物立枯分解研究进展

在许多湿地生态系统中,挺水植物立枯常组成凋落物总量的主要部分,其分解过程研究对于正确评价湿地生态系统的碳收支状况具有重要意义。对立枯分解过程与传统研究中凋落物分解过程的差异,分解过程中的 CO2排放,立枯分解的研究方法,以及分解过程的影响因素进行了综述。一般认为,湿地挺水植物立枯与传统研究中凋落物所处环境的差异造成了分解过程的差异,其分解过程中产生 CO2是湿地温室气体排放的重要途径;凋落袋和红外气体分析仪是湿地挺水植物立枯分解研究的主要方法;真菌组成了立枯体上微生物的大部分,对于立枯分解具有重要作用;环境因子（温度、水分等）和“基质质量”是影响挺水植物立枯分解过程的重要因素。在全球变化背景下,气候变化因子会直接或间接影响凋落物立枯分解过程,引起对气候变化的反馈,因此,在全球范围内开展气候变化对于湿地生态系统挺水植物立枯分解影响的研究具有重要的意义,必将成为凋落物研究的一个重要方向。     

太湖草型区与藻型区沉积物中聚磷菌富集试验研究

采用序批式反应器(SBR)小型反应装置,以葡萄糖和丙酸为碳源,在厌氧/好氧条件下,对太湖草型区和藻型区的沉积物进行聚磷菌富集培养。探讨了太湖草型区和藻型区沉积物中聚磷菌的存在性和差异性。试验结果表明,通过实验室模拟条件培养,发现太湖沉积物存在聚磷细菌。两种碳源培养的草型区沉积物厌氧释磷量高于藻型区。以葡萄糖为碳源培养的草型区和藻型区沉积物厌氧释磷现象微弱,好氧磷的超量吸收现象比活性污泥弱,对PO34--P的平均去除率分别为34.95%、38.17%。而在以丙酸为碳源的系统中,有着明显的厌氧释磷和好氧摄磷现象,对PO34--P的平均去除率分别为41.27%、51.35%。     

芦苇占优势农田溪流暂态存储特征及影响分析

2014年9月~2015年6月,在合肥市二十埠河流域一长约90m的芦苇占优势农田源头溪流渠段,选择NaCl为示踪剂,采用恒速连续投加的方式,开展8次野外示踪实验.在此基础上,利用OTIS模型对考虑和不考虑暂态存储影响的两种情景开展水质模拟,计算示踪剂氯离子(Cl^-)浓度峰值的相对偏差,并以暂态存储指标定量刻画农田溪流的暂态存储潜力.结果表明,不同季节的暂态存储交换系数α稳定在10^-4数量级;不考虑主流区与暂态存储区交换作用的Cl^-浓度峰值相对偏差HI的变化范围为2.60%~12.54%,平均值为5.35%;HI与流量Q呈现显著的对数函数关系,且随Q的增加而逐步减小;HI与比值A_s/A呈明显的线性关系,并随A_s/A的增加而逐步增大;8次示踪实验对应主流区停留时间T_c、暂态存储区水力停留时间T_s差异均较显著,且春季、初夏的暂态存储能力较秋、冬季更强一些;比值A_s/A变化范围为1.036~1.627, F_med²⁰⁰数值介于8.10%~23.03%,两者均表明该芦苇占优势渠段具有较大的暂态存储潜力.     

两种漂浮植物的生长特性及其水质净化作用

采用自主研发的漂浮水槽,对两种常用于水体净化与修复的漂浮植物（凤眼莲和水浮莲）在水质净化效果和生长特征等进行了比较研究.结果表明,水浮莲对水体氮磷浓度有更高的要求,对水体中浮游藻类和叶绿素a去除率分别高达94.38%和95.06%,优于凤眼莲;凤眼莲对水体TN的去除率（82.08%）以及其叶片净光合速率（20.28～27.90μmol CO₂/（m²·s））和叶绿素a含量（1.05～1.08mg/g鲜重）均显著高于水浮莲（分别为71.82%、8.64～16.50μmol CO₂/（m²·s）和0.25～0.31mg/g鲜重）（P<0.05）.与凤眼莲共存情况下,水浮莲有更强的扩繁能力,但后者在实际工程应用中更具逃逸风险.为使两种漂浮植物的优势得到充分发挥,我们提出了基于这两种水生植物水体净化的“三明治”模式,为今后选用水生植物进行水体净化与修复的工程实践提供借鉴.     

Translocation and Growth Experiments with the Macropohyte Potamogeton Lucens L. in Traunsee (Austria), with Respect to Industrial Tailings

The absence of Potamogeton lucens L. in an area of Traunsee, Austria, which is heavily impacted by industrial sludges was related to these deposits. The hypothesis that P. lucens L. is affected by the industrial tailings was confirmed by growth experiments of the translocated plants in the field. At the unpolluted reference site of the lake, the plants grew better, they were longer and produced more leaves than at the emission site.     

LAKE LEVEL DRAWDOWN AS A MACROPHYTE CONTROL TECHNIQUE1

ABSTRACT: Lake drawdown as a management or restoration technique for controlling macrophytes in eutrophic lakes is reviewed for effectiveness, longevity, and positive and negative impacts. Drawdown can be effective but is species specific, and some nuisance plants are resistant or stimulated. The responses of 63 nuisance plants are reviewed. Advantages of the technique include low cost, absence of toxic chemicals, enhancement of fisheries, and the opportunity to carry out other lake improvements. Drawbacks include nutrient release, algal blooms, low dissolved oxygen, lake user dissatisfaction during the process, and failure to refill. The technique is recommended for situations where susceptible species are the major nuisance and where prolonged (1–2 months) dewatering of sediments under rigorous conditions of heat or cold is possible.     

微生物固体发酵转化水生植物的研究

采用黑曲霉、绿色木霉和耐热克鲁维酵母发酵芦苇叶和浮萍原料,研究植物原料中粗蛋白含量的变化以及纤维素酶活的变化。研究结果表明,在水生植物原料中接种7%的黑曲霉和3%的热克鲁维酵母进行共发酵的效果最佳,发酵后芦苇叶原料和浮萍原料中粗蛋白含量分别提高了8.58倍和3.64倍;黑曲霉与耐热克鲁维酵母共发酵时其降解纤维素的能力显著提高。有望利用该工艺发酵这两种水生植物生产蛋白饲料。