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Physico-Chemical Sediment Properties of Mangroves of Odisha, India

Sahoo K, Pravas Kumar Jee, Nabin Kumar Dhal, Ritarani Das

The physico-chemical properties of sediments are most likely to control the reforestation success as well as the nutrient recycling in mangrove sites. A study of physico-chemical parameters of mangrove sediments of Odisha from five different sampling sites such as Bhitarakanika, Dhamra, Mahanadi, Devi and Budhabalanga was carried out. Different physico-chemical characters such as pH, conductivity, salinity, organic carbon, alkalinity and total phosphates were analyzed. The pH was found to be alkaline ie, 8.77 ± 0.10 at Budhabalanga whereas slightly acidic ie, 4.32 ± 0.12 at Devi sampling site of Odisha. Salinity was maximum ie, 4.63 ± 0.16 PSU at Bhitarakanika whereas minimum ie, 0.39 ± 0.0.05 PSU at Budhabalanga sampling sites. Organic carbon content was maximum ie, 51.86 ± 0.11 mg/g at Bhitarakanika site whereas minimum ie, 6.7 ± 0.12 mg/g at Budhabalanga site. The present study would form a useful tool for further ecological assessment and monitoring of the coastal mangrove ecosystems of Odisha.