title: Enumeration of hydro-biological parameters and assessment of eco-aquafarming potential in the Velachery Lake (Chennai).
abstract: In recent years, aquaculture has acquired vast potential in providing livelihood, security as well as fulfilling the nutritional requirements of the growing population. The hydro-biological parameters studied in Velachery Lake revealed that a large number of essential parameters are conforming to the levels suggested for a shrimp farm. The abundance and availability of zooplankton population reveal their importance in prawn culture.
authors.affiliation: P.G and Research Dept. of Zoology, Govt. Arts College, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035, India. ramtoxicol@yahoo.com
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ramalingam
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramarani
mesh_terms: D017756:Aquaculture; D001419:Bacteria; D005618:Fresh Water / Q000032:analysis* / Q000382:microbiology*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007194:India; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000032:analysis; D010933:Plankton; D012621:Seasons; D013696:Temperature; D014887:Weather
chemical_list: D019216:Metals, Heavy