Changes in biomass and nutrient content of Nymphoides hydrophylla (Lour.) O. Kuntz. in a tropical pond: a comparison with other tropical and temperate species
2008
Mukhopadhyay, Gautam | Sengupta, Sourav | Dewanji, Anjana
A study was conducted to ascertain monthly changes in biomass of the plant and nutrient content in various organs of Nymphoides hydrophylla grown in a tropical pond during September 1999-August 2000 in relation to environmental factors. Biomass of N. hydrophylla ranged from 25 to 247 g dry weight m⁻². Among the various organs, leaf blade showed highest nitrogen (3.0-4.6%) and phosphorus content (0.9-2.4%). Comparative data of three Nymphoides species showed that N. peltata, the temperate species, had maximum potential of biomass production while long flowering period, year around growth, higher nitrogen content in various organs and presence of other associated flora were unique features of tropical species (N. hydrophylla and N. indica). Both water temperature and water level together appeared to be the best environmental variables that significantly explained the variability in biomass of N. hydrophylla.
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