History of limnology in Nepal

The history of limnology in Nepal focuses on the study of limnology in Nepal, which has been done by many foreign and Nepali researchers and students of Tribhuvan University.

Parameters

The research was done mainly on the following parameters:

• pH^[1]
• aquatic plants and their types^[2]
• composition of fresh water
• water and land relationship^[3]
• seasonal changes in the lakes

Studies

• In 1970 The first study was done by a German limnologist L.Loffler in Khumbu area.
• In 1980 there were 20 studies.
• Until 1990 the number of studies were 20.
• From 2001–2009 76 studies were done in lakes and ponds like Tilicho, Rara. The first study on Tilicho Lake was in 1959.^[4]

Field laboratory

• "In April 1977 work was started on a laboratory office building. This was ready for use in September 1977. The building offers sufficient space, a good laboratory bench with power outlets, etc. A library room is also provided. However, the building might prove unsatisfactory for continuing activities if leakage problems are not attended to."^[5]
• Upon establishment of the laboratory some of the equipment and tools included were a stereo microscope, microscope, top pan balance, "a Hachkit for simple chemical analysis and a refrigerator".^[5]
• Later other equipment was procured including a hydrographic winch, rubber dinghy, portable echosounder, laboratory glassware, and specimen jars.^[5]

See also

• List of rivers of Nepal
• List of lakes of Nepal

References

1. "LIMNOLOGY – DATA COLLECTED". fao.org. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
2. "Limnological reconnaissance of waterbodies in central and southern Nepal". springer.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
3. "LIMNOLOGY OF THE LAKES IN POKHARA VALLEY". fao.org. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
4. INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRICHANDRA COLLEGE, TU
5. "LIMNOLOGY AND FISHERIES BIOLOGY OF THE WATERS OF POKHARA VALLEY (NEPAL), IMPLICATIONS FOR FISHERIES AND FISH CULTURE". fao.org. Retrieved 15 April 2015.

External links

Study of Himalayan Lakes in Nepal