Phytoplankton Community and Chlorophyll a as Trophic State Indices of Lake Skadar (Montenegro,Balkan) (7 pp)

Background, Aims and Scope Phytoplankton, as a first step in trophic cascades of lakes, can be a good indicator of trophic states, considering that every environmental change affects this community and many species of this community are sensitive to changes, and that they response very quickly. In this study, we tried to assess and predict the trophic state of Lake Skadar according to phytoplankton data.Methods Water samples were collected using Ruttner sampling bottle. Temperature, dissolved oxygen, ph, conductivity and transparence were measured in situ using portable equipment. Nutrients and chlorophyll a were measured using standard spectrophotometric methods. A determination of phytoplankton species was performed using relevant keys and the counting of cells was performed using sedimentation methods.Results and Discussion The species composition of Lake Skadar revealed 95 taxa, with Chlorophyceae and Bacillariophyceae being represented best. According to an average chlorophyll a concentration of 5.9 µg/l, Lake Skadar belongs to the mesotrophic level of the trophic scale. Developed prediction equation for chlorophyll a revealed a good prediction (R2=0.71) and the parameter Secchi depth was primarily correlated with chlorophyll a concentration. Trophic state indices derived from chlorophyll a and transparency, were close together, but both were below the phosphorous index. Values of trophic state indices rank the Lake Skadar as being mesotrophic. This study also showed that indices of diversity based on phytoplankton are weak indicators of trophic status and that they can well characterize only differences between assemblages and associations. According to calculated saprobic indices (ranging from 1.5 to 2.15), Lake Skadar is on betamesosaprobic level of saprobity, which means that it is moderately polluted with organic compounds. Conclusions Total phosphorus is not the main limiting factor for the phytoplankton community in Lake Skadar. Disagreements between chlorophyll and the transparency index, on the one hand, and the total phosphorus index, on the other, suggest that the phytoplankton in Lake Skadar is probably limited by other factors than phosphorus, such as nitrogen, toxic substances or intense zooplankton grazing. According to the majority of investigated parameters and indices derived from phytoplankton data, Lake Skadar is mesotrophic, with tendencies toward eutrophic levels during the summer period. Recommendations and Outlook Long-term monitoring is required for a better estimation of state and the conditions of Lake Skadar. Further studies on factors influencing the phytoplankton community, especially zooplankton grazing and toxic substances, which were not included in this study, should be continued in the future to improve the efficiency of phytoplankton usage in estimating the ecological and trophic conditions of Lake Skadar.     

黄河三角洲附近海域浮游植物多样性

以文献资料和定性调查结果，综合分析了黄河三角洲附近海域浮游植物物物种多样性；以１９９６年定量调查资料，研究了浮游植物多样度以及与均度、单纯度之间的关系。结果表明：该海域共鉴定出浮游植物７２种，占本海域已记录浮游植物１１６种（变种）的６２％，分占中国海和渤海已记录种类的５％和１９％；浮游植物多样度在０．１９～２．１０之间，均度在０．２７～０．９７之间，单纯度在０．１４～０．９１之间；多样度与均度呈显     

黄海北部对虾放流区的浮游植物群落结构

１９９７年８月于黄海北部对虾放流区，共采集到浮游植物３２种，浮游植物细胞数量为１．７３５６×１０５个／ｍ３，其群落结构特征为：（１）本调查区域浮游植物群落结构简单，个别种类优势明显。（２）各纵断面间４个指数值有较大差异，沿岸两个横断面４个指数值较接近。（３）沿岸调查区与远海浮游植物相似性较小．远海各岛间虽然距离较远，但是浮游植物群落相似性比沿岸各断面间要好。     

草型清水态维持与长效运行的营养盐响应机制——以滇池大型围隔试验为例

为探究湖泊水体生态修复工程中草型清水态维持与长效运行的营养盐响应机制,利用滇池草海建立的大型原位试验围隔,采用非参数突变点分析法（nCPA）及临界指示物种分析法（TITAN）,探究了叶绿素a、浊度、透明度和浮游植物的营养盐阈值.结果表明,草型清水态维持与长效运行较为成功的围隔,其藻类的叶绿素a含量虽然明显较低,但在夏季时蓝藻门仍占绝对优势.原位生态围隔叶绿素a响应TN的阈值为1.423mg/L,响应TP的阈值为0.103mg/L.水体透明度响应TN的阈值为1.684mg/L,响应TP的阈值为0.103mg/L.各围隔总磷含量的平均值均大于或等于0.226mg/L,B1、B3、B8围隔后期处于清水态,其TN平均值都低于或等于1.42mg/L,B5、A1、A2、A3、A4围隔后期处于浊水态,其TN平均值都高于或等于1.78mg/L.这表明在滇池水华重灾区实施水体生态修复工程时,应首要考虑TN的影响,在TP含量严重超出阈值的情况下,如果TN处于一个较低水平,也能维持湖泊水体草型清水态的长效运行,并实现湖泊水体由藻型浊水态向草型清水态的转换.     

嘉陵江出口段水体碱性磷酸酶活性特征

于2011~2016年间,从嘉陵江重庆主城段水域的"磷营养状态-总碱性磷酸酶活性变化-藻华"之间的相关关系入手,通过原位实验总结TAPA与ALGAE及SRP变化规律,结合碱性磷酸酶反应动力学实验确定酶活参数,探讨酶活变化在"藻华"中的生态学意义.结果表明：消落期时,SRP为藻类生长活动主要的磷源."藻华"敏感期SRP含量全年最低,为0.012~0.021mg/L;TAPA全年最高,为10.503~11.587nmol/（L·min）.特征参数V_m和米氏常数K_m值的变化规律验证了"藻华"敏感期各样点碱性磷酸酶对底物的亲合力增高,酶的水解速率有了显著提升;碱性磷酸酶在其他形态的磷转化为SRP的过程中有很大的促进作用,为藻类等微生物生长提供充足的SRP,以利于其在适宜的生境中迅速增殖.     

Effect of algal flocculation on dissolved organic matters using cationic starch modified soils

Modified soils(MSs) are being increasingly used as geo-engineering materials for the sedimentation removal of cyanobacterial blooms. Cationic starch(CS) has been tested as an effective soil modifier, but little is known about its potential impacts on the treated water.This study investigated dissolved organic matters in the bloom water after algal removal using cationic starch modified soils(CS-MSs). Results showed that the dissolved organic carbon(DOC) could be decreased by CS-MS flocculation and the use of higher charge density CS yielded a greater DOC reduction. When CS with the charge density of 0.052, 0.102 and0.293 meq/g were used, DOC was decreased from 3.4 to 3.0, 2.3 and 1.7 mg/L, respectively.The excitation–emission matrix fluorescence spectroscopy and UV254 analysis indicated that CS-MS exhibits an ability to remove some soluble organics, which contributed to the DOC reduction. However, the use of low charge density CS posed a potential risk of DOC increase due to the high CS loading for effective algal removal. When CS with the charge density of 0.044 meq/g was used, DOC was increased from 3.4 to 3.9 mg/L. This study suggested, when CS-MS is used for cyanobacterial bloom removal, the content of dissolved organic matters in the treated water can be controlled by optimizing the charge density of CS. For the settled organic matters, other measures(e.g., capping treatments using oxygen loaded materials) should be jointly applied after algal flocculation.     

九龙江北溪拟多甲藻水华防治与应急处置

2009年初以来,在福建省九龙江北溪的支流和干流连续发生了拟多甲藻(Peridiniopsis penardii)水华。经检测,拟多甲藻水华没有明显的生物毒性,但其所形成的深褐色水色和轻微藻腥味对该流域的龙岩、漳州和厦门三城市的生产和生活是造成了一定的影响。研究结果表明,在甲藻水华的防治与应急处置过程中,必须进一步加强组织体系建设,明确各职能部门职责,并根据不同水域的实际情况和季节变化,采取相应的物理、化学和生物方法予以防治和应急处置。     

Impact of Land-Based Sources On Marine Environment: Phytoplankton Blooms Within an Annual Cycle

The discharge water into the western region of Alexandria (Egypt), creates suitable conditions for the acceleration of the phytoplankton growth; daily replenishment of nutrients and development of density stratified water column. Water transparency and ammonia concentrations seem to be affecting the variations of the numerical standing crop. Eight phytoplankton bloom pulses of different causative species were observed. Asterionella glacialis represents a newly recorded red tide species in the neritic waters of Alexandria.     

天津大港发电厂附近海域浮游植物群落结构及与环境因子的相关性

为了解电厂温排水和人海河流对浮游植物群落结构的影响,于2010年对大港电厂附近海域浮游植物和环境因子开展了冬、夏2个航次的调查,探讨了浮游植物群落结构时空分布特征及与环境因子的关系.结果表明,调查区共鉴定出浮游植物4门31属46种,其中硅藻在物种组成和细胞密度上均具有绝对优势.调查区浮游植物种群结构简单,组成相对稳定,细胞密度全年平均为729×107个/m3,高于渤海其他海域,且冬季数量高于夏季.受温排水和人海河流影响,浮游植物平面分布具有明显的空间效应和季节变化特征,呈近岸区高于远岸区的分布趋势.近岸站位TJHS1101和TJHS1117分别受人海营养盐和温排水的影响,夏、冬季呈现不同的分布特征.研究表明,浮游植物在夏季的限制性生长因子是可溶性无机氮,冬季是PO43--P;水温、NO2--N和NH4+-N是影响浮游植物空间分布的主要环境因子;盐度、pH值和DO.对浮游植物的影响表现出季节性差异.     

贝江浮游藻类群落特征及富营养化风险分析

为了解贝江浮游藻类的分布特征与水质状况,于枯水期和丰水期对浮游藻类群落结构的时空动态进行调查和分析.结果表明,贝江共检出浮游藻类6门29科48属74种,其中枯水期5门23科41属58种,丰水期6门26科40属59种,藻类组成以硅藻门、绿藻门、蓝藻门为主,硅藻种群全年占优势,主要有颗粒沟链藻、变异脆杆藻、二列双菱藻、双头菱形藻、简单舟形藻、梅尼小环藻、肘状针杆藻、窄异极藻和膨胀桥弯藻;藻细胞总密度两期差异较小,枯水期平均值为3.54×105cells·L-1,丰水期平均值为4.87×105cells·L-1.RDA分析表明,DO、高锰酸盐指数和氮磷营养盐是影响贝江浮游藻类群落分布的主要环境因子,贝江流域水质整体良好,处于贫-中营养水平,但氮磷浓度较高,农业面源污染是导致水体中氮磷偏高的主要来源.