Cyanobacterial Diversity in Jawalban Dam: An Ecological Study

Chandrasekhar Gaikwad, Dr. Navnath Kashid

Abstract: This study investigates the diversity of cyanobacteria in Jawalban Dam, located in Kaij Tehsil, Beed District, Maharashtra. Over a two - year period, 40 taxa across 19 genera were identified, including abundant genera such as Phormidium, Oscillatoria, Nostoc, and others. The findings highlight the presence of pollution - tolerant cyanobacteria, indicating the reservoir's polluted status. The study emphasizes the ecological importance of understanding cyanobacterial diversity in freshwater habitats.

Keywords: Cyanobacteria, freshwater diversity, Jawalban Dam, ecological study