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In Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, the water of lakes and rivers showed high dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentration, 5-50mgC/l. There was a clear relationship between DOC concentration and pH. DOC also contributed to low water transparency in the studied lakes. Water colors measured by spectrophotometer showed a strong relationship with DOC concentration, indicating high applicability of water color measurement for estimation of DOC. The development of a simple but quick estimation of DOC will contribute to understanding the seasonal dynamics of DOC, which might regulate both abiotic and biotic conditions in aquatic ecosystems in this area.
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Ishikawa, T., Trisliana, Yurenfrie et al. Dissolved organic carbon concentration of a natural water body and its relationship to water color in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Limnology 7, 143–146 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10201-006-0174-0
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