Analysis of Physico-Chemical Parameters of Mangroves and Wetland Soils of Visakhapatnam Coast, Bay of Bengal, India

Author(s): G Usha Kiranmai, P.S. Raja Sekhar, S. Hema Latha

Publication #: IJIRCT1601011

Date of Publication: 05.10.2016

Country: India

Pages: 60-64

Published In: Volume 2 Issue 2 October-2016

Abstract

Mangroves and wetlands are estimated to be one of the largest bio sources of carbon sinks. The current study mainly focuses on soil analysis of different factors like - Percentage of Organic Matter, Texture of the Soil, Moisture Content, Electrical Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, pH and Salinity of mangroves and wetlands of Visakhapatnam urban coastal environment. This study helps to find out the ecological status of Mangrove and Wetland soils, for their restoration and management in the Visakhapatnam coast of Andhra Pradesh.

Keywords: Mangrove Swamps, Wetlands, Physicochemical parameters, Multiparamter.

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