Influencia de la calidad del agua del Estero Salado en el crecimiento de la especie de Rhizophora Mangle

Abstract

This titling project on the influence of water quality on the growth of the species Rhizophora mangle or also known as red mangrove, took place in one of the branches of the Estero Salado adjacent to the Urbanization Bosques del Salado located in the northern area of the city of Guayaquil, in the northern sector of Urdesa. The present investigation has the purpose of analyzing the physicochemical parameters in situ and in laboratories of the mangrove water of the area, for the evaluation of the water quality of 3 points considered in the source. In addition, the plants in captivity were followed up and monitored. Favorable results were obtained for parameters such as temperature, pH, nitrate, and salinity, which meet the criteria established in environmental regulations; however, unfavorable results were found for parameters such as dissolved oxygen, surfactants, barium, and copper, which significantly affect water quality. These are factors that directly influence the direct growth of the Rhizophora mangle species, since the seedling is submerged in the water for prolonged periods of time, affecting its chances of survival.