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@article{184694,
        author = {Mamata H. Shinde and Sanjay A. Khairnar},
        title = {Seasonal Variation study of Algae in Toranmal from Satpura Mountain Maharashtra},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {2997-3001},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184694},
        abstract = {Algae play a crucial role in an aquatic ecosystem as primary producers and Algae play a crucial role in an aquatic ecosystem as primary producers and bioindicators of   quality and pollution of water bodies. This study investigated the seasonal variation in algal diversity across selected freshwater bodies in the Toranmal region, a highland plateau in the Satpura ranges of Maharashtra and characterized by a tropical monsoon climate. Algal samples were collected from selected sites namely SitaKhai waterfalland Yashawant Lake during the monsoon (June–September); post-monsoon/winter (October–February), and summer (March–May) seasons. Analysis and laboratory studies of water samples showed presence of total of 48 algal taxa belonging to five major groups of Algae i.e. Cyanophycean, Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Desmidiaceae, and Oedogoniales.

The highest species diversity in algae was observed during the winter season; with Chlorophyceae and Desmids were dominating group of algae and Cyanophyceae were more abundant group of algae during the monsoon; likely due to increased nutrient runoff. The summer season showed a decline in overall diversity, but filamentous green algae such as Oedogonium thrived under warmer and shallower water conditions. Statistical analysis revealed strong correlations between algal abundance and physico-chemical parameters such as temperature, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient concentrations.

The results highlight the influence of seasonal environmental changes on algal community structure and underscore the importance of regular ecological monitoring of water bodies. This study provides foundational data for algal dynamics of Toranmal and contributes to future water quality assessment and biodiversity conservation of this ecologically sensitive region.
bioindicators of   quality and pollution of water bodies. This study investigated the seasonal variation in algal diversity across selected freshwater bodies in the Toranmal region, a highland plateau in the Satpura ranges of Maharashtra and characterized by a tropical monsoon climate. Algal samples were collected from selected sites namely SitaKhai waterfalland Yashawant Lake during the monsoon (June–September); post-monsoon/winter (October–February), and summer (March–May) seasons. Analysis and laboratory studies of water samples showed presence of total of 48 algal taxa belonging to five major groups of Algae i.e. Cyanophycean, Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Desmidiaceae, and Oedogoniales.},
        keywords = {Freshwater algae, Seasonal variation, Toranmal Satpura},
        month = {September},
        }