EUTROPHICATION AND HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS

  Eutrophication is a syndrome of ecosystem, response to the addition of artificial or natural substances such as nitrates and phosphates through fertilizer, sewage, etc that fertilize the AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM. The Growth of green algae which we see in the lake surface layer is the physical identification of an Eutrophication. Some algae and blue-green bacteria … Read more

Nitrogen Fixers

The Unsung Heroes of Life: Exploring the World of Nitrogen Fixers Nitrogen, the most abundant element in the Earth’s atmosphere, is a vital component of life. It forms the backbone of proteins, nucleic acids, and chlorophyll, essential molecules for all living organisms. However, atmospheric nitrogen exists in a form that is inaccessible to most organisms. … Read more