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D. Kar, Wetlands and Lakes of the World,
DOI 10.1007/978-81-322-1023-8, © Springer India 2013
Abbreviations
<
Less than of smaller than
>
More than or greater than
AWB
Asian Wetland Bureau
BGA
Blue green algae
DO
Dissolved oxygen
FCO 2
Free carbon dioxide
FW
Freshwater
GOI
Government of India
HC
Hanging co-effi cient
ICAR
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
IMC
Indian major Carps
LGF
Large growing fi shes
MAB
Man and biosphere
MI
Mechanisation index
MOEF Ministry of Environment and Forests
MSL
Mean sea level
NPK
Nitrogen Phosphorous Potassium
NTU
Nephelometric turbidity unit
pH
Hydrogen ion concentration
SSSI
Site of special scientifi c interest
TA
Total alkalinity
TH
Total hardness