Spirulina spp. occurrence and association with physico-environmental factors of water bodies available in Kohat, Pakistan

IF 3 4区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2024-10-03 DOI:10.1007/s13762-024-06053-1

M. Rehman, U. A. Khalid, B. Ahmed, M. N. Shah, S. Khan, M. Arif, N. Ullah, R. Naeem

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Abstract

This study explores the impact of water quality on algal species, focusing on Spirulina spp. in Kohat, Pakistan. Spirulina spp. thrives in environments with a pH range of 9.5–10.5, elevated sodium carbonate salts, and temperatures between 30 to 35 °C. Physiochemical parameters were analyzed in water samples from various Kohat water bodies, revealing pH variations from 8.89 to 6.0, electrical conductivity ranging from 650 to 300 μS/cm, and dissolved oxygen fluctuating from 8.7 to 3.0 mg/L. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) showed values of 380–200 mg/L, while water temperature ranged from 35.4 to 29.0 °C. Seven algal species, including Spirogyra spp., Spirulina spp., and Chlorella spp., Oscillatoria spp., Fragilaria spp., Scenedesmus spp. and Diatoms spp. were identified. Spirulina spp. correlated significantly with temperature and pH, with alkaline pH > 8.5 deemed crucial for its occurrence. The study underscores optimal culturing conditions, emphasizing the critical role of pH, advocating for morphological identification due to Spirulina spp.'s morphological plasticity.

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International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 环境科学-环境科学

CiteScore

5.60

自引率

6.50%

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806

审稿时长

10.8 months

期刊介绍： International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (IJEST) is an international scholarly refereed research journal which aims to promote the theory and practice of environmental science and technology, innovation, engineering and management. A broad outline of the journal''s scope includes: peer reviewed original research articles, case and technical reports, reviews and analyses papers, short communications and notes to the editor, in interdisciplinary information on the practice and status of research in environmental science and technology, both natural and man made. The main aspects of research areas include, but are not exclusive to; environmental chemistry and biology, environments pollution control and abatement technology, transport and fate of pollutants in the environment, concentrations and dispersion of wastes in air, water, and soil, point and non-point sources pollution, heavy metals and organic compounds in the environment, atmospheric pollutants and trace gases, solid and hazardous waste management; soil biodegradation and bioremediation of contaminated sites; environmental impact assessment, industrial ecology, ecological and human risk assessment; improved energy management and auditing efficiency and environmental standards and criteria.