Environmental parameters affecting the species diversity along the Aliakmon River, North Greece

The annual distribution of aquatic and coastal macrophytes in five selected sites along the Aliakmon River was studied from January 2005 to December 2005 in Northern Greece. Soil and water chemical parameters in these sites were also evaluated. A total of 75 taxa were recorded belonging to 37 famili...

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Published in:Pakistan journal of biological sciences 2008-03, Vol.11 (6), p.862-868
Main Authors: Ilias, Ilias F, Lakis, Christos, Papazafeiriou, Agapi Z
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asteraceae
Asteraceae - physiology
Chemistry, Physical - methods
Ecosystem
Electric Conductivity
Environment
Environmental Monitoring
Freshwater
Geologic Sediments - chemistry
Greece
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Models, Biological
Potamogetonaceae
Rivers
Soil
Water - chemistry
Water Movements
Water Pollutants, Chemical
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Summary:The annual distribution of aquatic and coastal macrophytes in five selected sites along the Aliakmon River was studied from January 2005 to December 2005 in Northern Greece. Soil and water chemical parameters in these sites were also evaluated. A total of 75 taxa were recorded belonging to 37 families and 53 genera. The majority of the macrophytes belonged to coastal plants (76%), whereas the rest of the macrophytes belonged to aquatic plants (24%). Species of the family Asteraceae were dominant among coastal plants, whereas species of the family Potamogetonaceae were dominant among aquatic plants. Soil samples from the site of Dam of Veria had higher pH and electric conductivity (80-100 cm depth), whereas CaCO3 contents were significantly higher in soil samples from the area of P. Prodromos (60-80 cm depth). Most physicochemical water parameters as well as selected soil nutrients and major ionic components showed an increase during the low charge period (fall) compared to with the high charge period (spring), especially in parameters associated with agricultural activity. Furthermore, there was an increase in most examined values moving towards the delta of the river.
ISSN:1028-8880
DOI:10.3923/pjbs.2008.862.868