A scientific article titled “Hydroecological Controls on Algal Community Dynamics and Trophic Status in Freshwater Habitats,” co-authored by researchers from the Institute of Botany PLE under the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, has been published in the highly reputable journal Ecohydrology (WOS, Scopus, Q1), issued by Wiley.
The study investigated algal diversity and its interaction with hydroecological factors in freshwater bodies located in the Ismayilli district. As a result of the research, 25 taxa belonging to different algal divisions were identified, with diatoms found to be dominant.
Based on the Palmer and Shannon indices, the trophic status of the water was assessed, and statistically significant relationships were identified between algal communities and physicochemical parameters. The findings have important practical implications for the monitoring of freshwater ecosystems, water quality assessment, and environmental management.
The use of algal communities as bioindicators enables rapid and accurate evaluation of water quality. These results will contribute to the implementation of long-term ecological monitoring in the region and support future research.
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