Abstract
The impact of eutrophication on the functioning of drainage ditch ecosystems is understudied. Therefore, we performed a field study to quantify the dissolved oxygen dynamics of ditches at different depths and seasons along a eutrophication gradient. During summer, a clear distinction in daily variation in dissolved oxygen saturation of the top water layer was observed between the trophic states. We recommend including dissolved oxygen dynamics as a functional parameter in drainage ditch monitoring programmes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 28-31 |
Journal | Limnologica |
Volume | 72 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2018 |
Keywords
- Dissolved oxygen saturation
- Ecosystem functioning
- Monitoring
- Primary production
- Respiration
- Water quality