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ReviewArchives of microbiology2026

Methodological advances in diatom research for aquatic biomonitoring and water quality evaluation.

Sneha Sindhwal, Rinku, Abhishek Saxena, Mireya Navarro Márquez, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Archana Tiwari

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Review in Archives of microbiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Sneha SindhwalDiatom Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India.
RinkuDiatom Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India.
Abhishek SaxenaDiatom Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India.
Mireya Navarro MárquezFacultad de Agronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Francisco Villa S/N Col. Ex Hacienda El Canadá, 66415, General Escobedo, N.L., México.
Roberto Parra-SaldivarMagan Centre of Applied Mycology, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL, UK.
Archana TiwariDiatom Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diatoms, a unique class of microalgae, play a pivotal role in global ecosystems due to their photosynthetic capabilities and adaptability to diverse aquatic environments. Composed of opaline silica, they serve as sensitive indicators for water quality monitoring. This review covers various diatom research techniques, including sampling and isolation. It highlights methods for different substrata, such as epiphyton, epipelon, and epipsammon, as well as traditional isolation approaches like agar plate methods and serial dilution. Automation techniques, such as flow cytometry (FACS), are also discussed. The review emphasizes the potential of diatoms for pollutant removal, particularly heavy metals, and presents various diatom-based indices for water quality assessment. Future research is encouraged to refine isolation techniques, enhance the effectiveness of indices, and explore biochemical pathways that could improve diatoms' bioremediation capabilities, thereby fully leveraging their potential for environmental monitoring and remediation.

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Biological MonitoringDiatomsEnvironmental MonitoringWater QualityBiodegradation, EnvironmentalMetals, HeavyWater Pollutants, ChemicalMetals, HeavyWater Pollutants, ChemicalAxenic culturesBioremediationDiatom-Based indicesEcological MonitoringIsolation techniques

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