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Distribution of faecal indicator bacteria in Cochin Backwaters

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Title Distribution of faecal indicator bacteria in Cochin Backwaters
 
Creator Pradeep, R
Lakshmanaperumalsamy, P
 
Description 99-101
Seasonal variations in indicator bacteria (total coliforms - TC; faecal coliforms - FC; Escherichia coli - EC; and faecal streptococci - FS) in water, sediment and zooplankton from 3 selected stations in Cochin backwaters studied. FC and EC showed a bimodal trend in sediment at all stations. Fluctuations of EC closely followed that of FC in sediments. AT st 2 (mouth region disturbed by frequent dredging for shipping purposes) this was observed in water and zooplankton also. Monsoon rains played a major role in EC distribution. Significant correlation was found between bacterial parameters of water, sediment and zooplankton. Faecal pollution in Cochin backwaters increased enormously and crossed the standards specified for shellfish culture or recreational activities in most of the months.
 
Date 2016-12-15T04:32:52Z
2016-12-15T04:32:52Z
1986-06
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0975-1033 (Online); 0379-5136 (Print)
http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/38663
 
Language en_US
 
Rights CC Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 India
 
Publisher NISCAIR-CSIR, India
 
Source IJMS Vol.15(2) [June 1986]