Structural adaptions of phytoplankton assemblages along two contrasting reservoirs

摘要: Differences in limnological and hydrological conditions between storage run-of-river reservoirs caused variations phytoplankton assemblages along the two types of reservoirs. Instead exploring one type reservoir, this study identified similarities differences Phytoplankton from Xiaowan (storage reservoir) Manwan (run-of-river Lancang River, China were used as case study. Taxonomic approach functional group method to compare at sampling sites located impounded areas reservoirs, free-flowing directly below intermediate contrasting With reduction reservoir disturbance, will recover rich diverse. Because inoculation dispersion upstream dominant groups mainly represented by that prefer long water residence times. The TB (Nitzschia lorenziana) W2 (Strombomonas ensifera) could be useful indicators determine due their strong sensitivity Results linear redundancy analysis demonstrated affected DO flow. These results should aid river managers acquiring better insight into effect cascade on biomass structure aquatic ecosystem.