Aquatic Macrophytes: Ecology, Functions and Services

by Sanjeev Kumar (Editor), Kuldeep Bauddh (editor), Ritu Singh (editor)

This book is a comprehensive collection of information about the features, functions, and services of aquatic macrophytes. As primary producers, aquatic macrophytes form the basis of food webs, play a major role in highly productive aquatic ecosystems, and have a significant impact on ecosystem functions and services. Macrophytes are also known to strongly influence the micro-climate and biogeochemical processes occurring in the littoral zones of marine ecosystems and the sediment dynamics of freshwater systems. They also serve as highly effective carbon sinks and play an important role in carbon sequestration. This book deals with various aspects of aquatic macrophytes, including nutrient recycling, biogeochemical processes, biomass production, wetland ecosystems, water resource management, carbon sequestration, environmental clean-up, and bioenergy production. Additionally, it presents the current status of aquatic macrophytes and discusses the impact of climate change on these plants. The book also highlights the major challenges associated with harnessing the benefits provided by aquatic macrophytes as ecosystem services. The book holds value and relevance for academicians and scientists working in the related domain. Additionally, it will serve as a valuable resource for students and researchers working in the field of ecology, biogeochemistry, wetland conservation, phytoremediation, elements biomonitoring, wastewater management, bioenergy production, etc.

552 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 22, 2023

About the author

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is an Associate Professor of Economics at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. With 17 years of experience in research and teaching, he was awarded junior and senior research fellowships from UGC, New Delhi for his doctoral work. He has authored numerous books and published more than 75 research papers in various national and international journals of repute. He specialises in Agriculture Economics, Rural Development and Contemporary Issues in the Indian Economy.