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February 13, 2026Journal of Freshwater EcologyOpen Access

Linking water quality with plankton dynamics: multivariate analyses of environmental drivers in Lake Koka

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ANAsante Dankie NkhataSMSeyoum MengistouLGLuckson Solicitor Maurice Gondwe

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Examines water quality and plankton dynamics in Lake Koka, suggesting nutrient management is crucial.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore how water quality influences plankton dynamics in Lake Koka's ecological zones.
  • Conducted field sampling in January and March 2025 across various ecological zones.
  • Analyzed water samples for physicochemical parameters including dissolved oxygen, pH, and nutrients.
  • Identified and quantified phytoplankton and zooplankton communities using microscopy techniques.
  • Applied principal component analysis to assess relationships between water quality and plankton dynamics.
  • Phytoplankton were strongly correlated with total phosphorus and pH, especially in the vegetated zone.
  • River mouth zone showed high ammonia and conductivity linked to nutrient loading.
  • Distinct spatial patterns of zooplankton with Rotifera dominant in nutrient-rich inflow zones.
  • Nitrate availability influenced the abundance of Copepoda and Cladocera in pelagic and littoral regions.

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Nkhata et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698ebf1d85a1ff6a9301647fhttps://doi.org/10.1080/02705060.2026.2626169
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