Effects of water quality on mangroves in an urban lake system

This study assessed the extent of anthropogenic stresses on two mangrove species ( Sonneratia caseolaris and Cerbera odollam ) in a tropical coastal lake system. An anaerobic factor, organic pollution and salt factors were identified as being responsible for the risks to mangroves. A flora risk tolerance index was developed to ascertain the spatial and temporal risk of plants to water pollution. This study revealed the risk to the Cerbera...