African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Relationship between fungal community and physico-chemical characteristics in the Hokersar Wetland, Kashmir Himalayas

Dilafroza Jan
  • Dilafroza Jan
  • Centre of Research for Development (CORD), University of Kashmir, India.
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Tanveer A. Mir
  • Tanveer A. Mir
  • Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, India.
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Azra N. Kamilli
  • Azra N. Kamilli
  • Centre of Research for Development (CORD), University of Kashmir, India.
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Ashok K. Pandit
  • Ashok K. Pandit
  • Centre of Research for Development (CORD), University of Kashmir, India.
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Salim Aijaz
  • Salim Aijaz
  • Centre of Research for Development (CORD), University of Kashmir, India.
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  •  Received: 22 August 2012
  •  Accepted: 08 January 2013
  •  Published: 22 January 2014

Abstract

Relative effect of some physico-chemical parameters of water on the occurrence of water borne fungi was studied in a high altitudinal wetland. The number of conidial fungal species was enumerated in water samples collected monthly during the period of March 2008-February 2009. There was marked seasonal fluctuation in the occurrence number of individuals in each species. The maximum number of individuals was found during summer to early autumn, while there was a decline in the number of individuals during late autumn and early winter seasons. Principal component analysis showed a high inverse relationship between number of fungal species and pH and dissolved oxygen, while abundance was positively related to temperature, nitrate nitrogen and total phosphorus clustered together. Finally, it seems from the results that fungal communities are more influenced by the seasonal variation. More studies should be carried out to elucidate the effects of water variables on the community structure of fungi in other water systems in Kashmir Himalayas.

Key words: water borne fungi, water systems, fungal species, seasonal variation.

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