Long-term dynamic patterns and diversity of phytoplankton communities in a large eutrophic river (the case of River Danube, Hungary)

摘要

In this paper we present the composition, seasonal dynamics and fluctuations in diversity of theudphytoplankton in the Danube River over 24 years. Weekly samplings were conducted at one section ofudthe river at Göd, in the 1669 river kilometer segment. The change in the phytoplankton communityudstructure was analyzed in relation of water temperature and discharge means. Our findings support theudopinion that the Danube is very rich in species, although many of the species are rare and could beuddescribed only as coloring species. Results indicate trends in the phytoplankton abundance, which areudonly detectable in long-term studies. By the help of diversity indices we have observed an increase in theudphytoplankton community diversity. With the relevant information, an explanation of the significantudchanges in diversity and richness was formed. Our goals were a construction of a solid database of theudphytoplankton, examining the seasonal dynamics of the phytoplankton through a 24 year long study andudto see the most important changing factors of the community. The results of this study are to assist andudhelp future model developments to predict the phytoplankton seasonal dynamic patterns.