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Distribution and Transformation of Nutrients and Eutrophication in Large-scale Lakes and Reservoirs

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Abstract

Water eutrophication admits superfluous nutrient substances (nitrogen and phosphorus), which lead to the abnormal growth of algae and other aquatic life, changes in water diaphaneity and dissolved oxygen. All the factors above accelerate water substance ageing and affect the aquatic ecosystems and water body functions.

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  1. School of Environmental, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China

    Prof. Zhenyao Shen, Prof. Junfeng Niu & Dr. Ying Wang

  2. Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China

    Dr. Hongyuan Wang

  3. Water Environment Department, Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute, Wuhan, 430010, China

    Dr. Xin Zhao

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Shen, Z., Niu, J., Wang, Y., Wang, H., Zhao, X. (2013). Biological Effects. In: Distribution and Transformation of Nutrients and Eutrophication in Large-scale Lakes and Reservoirs. Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-34964-5_4

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