Hydrobiology

Hydrobiology is the science of life processes in water.

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One of the most important subjects of research is eutrophication. Special attention is paid to biotic interactions in plankton assemblage including the microbial loop, the mechanism of influencing water blooms, phosphorus load and lake turnover. Another subject of research is the acidification of mountain lakes. Long-term studies are carried out on changes in the ionic composition of the water of rivers, lakes and reservoirs in connection with acid rain and fertilisation. The main goal of the research is elucidation of the basic environmental functions of the ecosystem in reservoirs, which are important for water quality management.

Related Topics:
Eutrophication - Biotic - Plankton - Microbial loop - Phosphorus - Acid rain - Fertilisation - Ecosystem

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