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History of limnology in Nepal

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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.

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Parameters

The research was done mainly on the following parameters:

  • pH
  • aquatic plants and their types
  • composition of fresh water
  • water and land relationship
  • 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.

    • 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."
  • 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".
  • Later other equipment was procured including a hydrographic winch, rubber dinghy, portable echosounder, laboratory glassware, and specimen jars.

    • References

    History of limnology in Nepal Wikipedia
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