ANUYA VERMA, ANSHUL KANDARA AND SANJAY MEGHWAL
Abstract
Understanding bacterial diversity has revealed the presence of key microbial species that play vital roles in maintaining water quality, decomposing organic matter and influencing nutrient cycles. It can also help in identifying potential indicators of environmental changes or disturbances, aiding in the management and conservation of lake ecosystems. Leveraging technology for lake ecosystem monitoring not only enhances our understanding of these complex systems but also supports effective management and conservation practices, ultimately contributing to the long-term health and sustainability of lakes and their surrounding environments. Additionally, insights gained from such studies may contribute to advancements in biotechnological applications and wastewater treatment processes. There has been limited research on the composition of bacterial communities in freshwater lakes located in and around Udaipur. The research has specifically concentrated on assessing the impact of natural and human-induced influences on microbial biomass, alongwith the chemical and biological characteristics of the lakes. These investigations have examined both the taxonomic and functional aspects of bacterial populations present in the lakes. Advanced techniques, including amplicon gene sequencing of the 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA), have been employed to unravel the diversity and arrangement of bacterial communities in these tropical freshwater lakes. Studying bacterial diversity in lakes can provide insights into the ecosystemâs health, nutrient cycling efficiency, and overall ecological balance.