Ecology Journal

Ecology Journal

Ecology Journal

Ecology Journal

IMPACTS OF INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT ON CROP PRODUCTION IN MOKESH BEEL AREAS OF GAZIPUR DISTRICT



 

ABSTRACT: Industrial discharge is the prominent impediment of maintaining a congenial aquatic and terrestrial habitat. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the status of crop cultivation before and after industrial development in Mokesh beel area,  where composite  effluent of different  industries are discharged intensively. Face-to-face interview was conducted among local  relevantrespondents to  achievethe  aforesaid  objectives.  Water quality of Mokesh beel wasseverely deteriorated and its  usageswere restricted mostlyafter industrial  development.  Remarkably  decreased  cultivation of rice,all vegetables, mangoand jackfruit afterindustrial development were cited by maximum percent of respondents.  Increased percentage of respondents (39 and 20%) mentioned that deformed fruit size and abnormal taste were maximized after industrial development than before, respectively. Besides decreased yield of rice and jackfruit was reported by majority of the respondents (75 and 84%, respectively). Maximum deterioration was reported of rice (27%) and jack fruit (25%) cultivation after industrial development. Industrial development in Mokesh beel area remarkably decreased crop production practices.

 

Keywords: Crop deterioration, industrial effluent, respondent, water quality,yield

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