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ArticleHeliyon2024

Wetland disturbance level and macrophyte composition in natural wetlands and paddy fields in the eastern part of Lake Tana, Ethiopia.

Aklilu Agidie, Ayalew Wondie, Getachew Beneberu

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

Aklilu AgidieCollege of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, Bahir Dar University, PO Box 79, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Ayalew WondieCollege of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, Bahir Dar University, PO Box 79, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Getachew BeneberuCollege of Science, Department of Biology, Bahir Dar University, PO Box 79, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Natural wetlands and paddy fields support a rich diversity of life forms. The study objective includes assessing the macrophyte community in relation to environmental variables and providing information on floristic compositions. The research is significant for determining the extent of disturbance and potential remedies from the standpoint of the health of the wetland ecosystem. Macrophytes were sampled and water quality parameters were measured from 20 sites across five wetlands. Cluster analysis grouped the sites into three categories based on their level of disturbance. An ordination method was employed to elucidate the gradients and relationships between environmental factors and species assemblages. Agricultural activities in the area disrupt wetland ecosystems, significantly altering vegetation composition and reducing biodiversity. These changes were primarily driven by variations in water quality and nutrient levels. In total, 37 macrophyte species were recorded in natural wetlands, while 33 species were identified in paddy fields. Key species, including

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PMID39717581
PMCPMC11665398

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