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Long-Term Assessment of Wetland Health through Avifaunal Responses to Climate Variability in Selected Wetlands of Tamil Nadu (2013–2020): Implications for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, 13, 14 and 15
Abstract: Wetlands are critical habitats for resident and migratory birds and are sensitive to changes in water availability, habitat condition and climatic variability, making avifaunal responses a valuable proxy for assessing overall wetland health. This study used long-term (2013–2020) avifaunal diversity and abundance as indicators of wetland health across four ecologically contrasting Tamil Nadu wetlands which are Pallikaranai Marshland (urban), Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (freshwater breeding colony), Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary (inland freshwater) …
Published in International Journal of Climate Conditions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Spatiotemporal Analysis of Wetlands in Ranchi Urban Area, Jharkhand: Proposed National Level Urban Wetland Census
Abstract: Worldwide urban areas are losing the wetlands without any record of their location and spatial extent. Recording the status of wetlands is required urgently in the present scenario of climate change and environmental degradation. In this context, the present study has been carried in Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) area to analyze the distribution and status of wetlands in two different periods i.e. in the year 2005 and year 2018 using …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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An Overview of Microbial Diversity in the Functions of Wetland Ecosystems
Abstract: Wetlands serve as abundant reservoirs of biodiversity, crucial for the well-being of both humanity and the natural world. They represent the most critical and fertile ecosystem, where water predominantly dictates the environment and the plant and animal species that inhabit it. Wetlands have diverse microbial flora and fauna, which play essential roles in ecosystems. Soil and aquatic microorganisms mediate many processes, such as biogeochemical cycles, waste decomposition, symbiotic relationships, and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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A Systematic Review on Nigerian Wetland Ecosystems
Abstract: Nigeria wetlands cover varied coastal, riverine and inland systems that provide essential ecosystem services, including the provisioning of resources, carbon sequestration, flood regulation and biodiversity support. This systematic paper review combines findings from 35 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters and empirical studies identified through Google Scholar searches using the keyword phrase “Nigerian Wetlands ecosystem”. Papers were selected if they explicitly addressed wetland distribution, ecology, services, threats or its management within Nigeria. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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Fusion of deep learning autoencoders with random forest for wetland classification using Sentinel-2A data: A case study on Sirpur wetland
Abstract: Present study analyses the performance of deep leaning algorithm-autoencoder to reduce data dimension as compared to conventional models. Classification accuracies of Sirpur wetland using Sentinel 2A dataset with different inputs have also been studied. These inputs sets comprise the reconstructed data through compression of original 13 bands into 4 bands using decoder algorithm, first four Principal Components, all spectral bands, and spectral indices. Random Forest classifier (RF) is used to …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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A Review of Studies on Bacterial and Fungal Diversity in Wetland Ecosystems
Abstract: Wetlands provide habitat to plethora of bacteria and fungi. Though a large number of ecological studies are carried out on various wetlands all over the world, the aspects of bacterial and fungal diversity are often ignored. This is despite the fact that these microorganisms play vital role in decomposition of dead organic matter and in biogeochemical cycles. The scenario of microbial studies in India is not encouraging. Moreover in Gujarat …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–38 Read article
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Geospatial Analysis of Wetlands in Jharkhand Using Multi-temporal Satellite Data
Abstract: The present study was carried out to study the wetlands of Jharkhand using pre-monsoon and post-monsoon satellite data. Different indices were used to quantify the seasonal extent of wetlands, aquatic vegetation and turbidity levels of wetlands. Wetlands occupying an area smaller than 2.25 ha were identified separately as small wetlands. The total number of wetlands identified in Jharkhand was 2436 covering an area of 1568.27 sq. km. Small wetlands were …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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A Comparative Account of Diversity of Hydrophytes in Some Inland Wetlands (Pariej, Kanewal and Wadhwana) of Central Gujarat
Abstract: The present study compares diversity of hydrophyte species of three inland wetlands of Central Gujarat (Pariej, Kanewal and Wadhwana wetlands.). The study had recorded occurrence of total 19 species of hydrophytes that included 8 species of rooted submerged, 1 species of free floating, 5 rooted species with floating leaves and 5 species of emergent hydrophyte. Relatively higher diversity of hydrophytic plant species was recorded in Pariej Wetland followed by Kanewal …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Preliminary Survey & Documentation of Wetland Macrophyte Diversity from Chargaon Lake in Warora Taluka, Dist. Chandrapur Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Wetland macrophytes are most diverse group of aquatic macroscopic Angiosperms that has great ecological influence on wetland ecosystem, plays significant role in every food chain operated in aquatic ecosystem. Present study site has a total catchment area of 14.83 thousand hectors constructed in the year 1983 mainly for irrigation practices to nearby villages. The aim of present study is to conduct preliminary survey followed by proper documentation of floral diversity …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Punjab’s Wetlands as Inland Analogues of Marine Ecosystems: Status, Stressors and CommunityLed Conservation.
Abstract: Aquatic and wetland ecosystems in Punjab, India, represent ecologically significant yet increasingly degraded socioecological systems embedded within an intensively managed agrarian landscape. Despite their recognised importance, existing studies largely treat these systems using conventional freshwater ecological frameworks, with limited integration of microbiologically mediated processes and broader ecosystem theories. A key research gap, therefore, lies in the lack of interdisciplinary approaches that can holistically interpret wetland structure, function, and governance across …
Published in International Journal of Marine Life · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–51 Read article
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Smart Bio-Polymer Composite Systems for Sustainable Bio-Polymer Composite Media for Enhanced Pollutant Removal in Constructed Wetland Systems Using Machine Learning
Abstract: Constructed wetlands are widely used for wastewater treatment due to their low cost and ecological compatibility; however, their efficiency in removing emerging contaminants remains limited. This study presents the development of biodegradable polymer-based composite materials integrated into wetland filtration systems to enhance pollutant removal efficiency. Bio-polymers combined with natural fillers such as biochar and clay were synthesized and evaluated under simulated wetland conditions. The results demonstrate improved adsorption capacity, increased …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 190–200 Read article
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Seasonal Monitoring of Waterbirds of Khijadiya Wetland in Jamnagar District of Gujarat, India
Abstract: A study was conducted by Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation on waterbirds of Khijadiya Wetland from 2016 to 2018 covering all the major seasons. A total of 62 waterbird species were recorded that belonged to 16 families. Among all the families, maximum number (i.e., 13 species) of species belonged to the Anatidae family (i.e., the family of ducks, geese and swans) and Ardidae family (i.e., the family of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Integration of Multispectral Satellite data with Ensemble Machine Learning Models for Wetland Classification: a new Ramsar Site in Central India
Abstract: For biodiversity conservation, several wetlands in India have been classified as Ramsar sites, and Sirpur Lake is a recent addition to the list. The objective of this paper is to use Sentinel optical data with 10-meter resolution to prepare a robust and accurate classified map which will be crucial for further analysis. The data on thirteen spectral bands along with four essential spectral indices, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Normalized …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Seasonal Variation and Regional Abundance of Wetland Avian Fauna of Urinji Kulam Pond in Thiruthangal, Viruthunagar District
Abstract: Wetlands are plays a vital role in the ecosystem. It provides good shelter for many animals such as, birds, mammals, fishes, insects, etc. It is also maintaining the biodiversity of flora and fauna. Birds are the most important indicators of the ecosystem. Hence, the present study has been carried out to assess the wetland birds in Thiruthangal from July 2012 to June 2013. During the study period 32 species of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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Evaluation of Metal Pollution in Wetlands Using Fish as an Indicator
Abstract: The current study has attempted to document the heavy metal pollution in wetlands using fish as an indicator. Heavy metals are one of the most toxic, persistent and widespread groups of contaminants in aquatic systems. Their effects may often occur and remain unrecognized at the individual level but slowly, over a period of time, show up at a population level. Over a few decades globally there has been growing interest …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Phenological Attributes of Angiospermic Flora in a Riverine Wetland of Gorakhpur
Abstract: AbstractPhenological investigation of the angiospermic flora in Turanala a riverine wetland of Gorakhpur District in Uttar Pradesh of India was conducted during 2012-2013. Total 166 plant species belonging to 128 genera, under 54 families have been recorded. The leading plant families which play a key role in formation of the vegetation in Turanala wetland were Asteraceae (18 species), Poaceae (14 species), Cyperaceae (12 species), Scrophulariaceae (10 species) and Amaranthaceae (10 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Constructed Wetlands: An Emerging Paradise for Sustainable Treatment of Wastewater
Abstract: AbstractSufficient supply of water both in terms of quantity and quality has always been a provoking effort mostly across all the developing cities of the world. Situation is nowhere different in India too where past decades have seen a rapid growth in not only industries but urbanization as well and availability of water round the country shows a wide disparity of range from about 80 litres per capita per day …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study on the Hydrophytes and Halophytes of Nal Sarovar and Chhari Dhand Wetlands of Gujarat, India
Abstract: AbstractA seasonal study was conducted during 2016–2017 on the species composition, species richness and habitat-wise distribution of the hydrophytes and halophytes of Nal Sarovar and Chhari Dhand, two natural, shallow and seasonal wetland of Gujarat, located in two different biogeographic zones, viz., semi-arid (Zone-4) and arid (Zone-3) respectively. A total of 15 species of hydrophytes and 7 species of halophytes were recorded from the two wetlands. Of these, 13 species …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Trends Analysis of Temperature and Rainfall over Nguru, a Floodplain of Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands, Nigeria
Abstract: Abstract:This paper present the trends of meteorological parameters over Nguru, floodplain of Hadejia- Nguru Wetlands, Nigeria, with the aim of revealing increasing or decreasing trend within a 40 years monthly time series data of minimum temperature, maximum temperature, average temperature and rainfall. A non-parametric Mann-Kendall trend test and Sen’s slope estimate was used to analyse trends exhibited by the variables. The results reveal annual increasing (upward) trends of temperatures (minimum, …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Numerical modeling of Nocardia Migration Influenced Transport pressured by Dispersion and velocity in Fine Sand Formation in Wetland Environment
Abstract: AbstractThis paper monitor the behaviour of Nocardia in fine sand deposition, the study express the velocity and dispersion influences on Nocardia migration in wet land environment. The transport process at different litho structure observed variation on their concentration in the study area, this condition developed fluctuation on the transport system within the predominant strata, the concentration from three to thirty metres developed fluctuation base on the influences from dispersion and …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 6–13 Read article