Title of article :
Physico-chemical conditions and distribution of phytoplankton in the Brass River, Nigeria
Author/Authors :
NYANANYO, B.L. University of Port Harcourt - Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Nigeria , OKEKE, C.U. University of Port Harcourt - Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Nigeria , MENSAH, S.I. Abia State Univeristy - Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Nigeria
Abstract :
The physiology, physico-chemical conditions and distribution of phytoplankton in the Brass River, Nigeria has been assessed. The data on physico-chemical conditions revealed a near constant water surface conditions for all the stations sampled. The relative abundance of phytoplankton population of the Brass River system revealed the presence of the following marine phytoplankton families Bacillariophyceae (Bidulphia auria, M. mobiliencesis, B. sinsensis, Skeletonema costatum), Chlorophyceae (Halosphaera ividis), and Dinophyceae (Ceeratium sectum).
Keywords :
Physico-chemical conditions , distribution of phytoplankton , Brass River, Nigeria
Journal title :
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Journal title :
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
