COMPARATIVE STUDY TO ANALYZE THE WATER QUALITYPARAMETERS AND TOTAL PROTEIN CONTENT IN MUSCLES OF ROHU (LABEO ROHITA) AND MORAKHI (CIRRHINUS MRIGALA) IN RIVERS CHENAB AND JHELUM

Umme Habiba; Amara Akhtar; Muhammad Usman Hayder; Rabia Ashiq; Saman Khalid; Iqra Munir; Muhammad Fareed Saeed; Muhammad Ahmed Saqib; Jahanzaib Khaliq

doi:10.53555/bt03ev16

Umme Habiba
Amara Akhtar
Muhammad Usman Hayder
Rabia Ashiq
Saman Khalid
Iqra Munir
Muhammad Fareed Saeed
Muhammad Ahmed Saqib
Jahanzaib Khaliq

Keywords

Water quality, Total protein, Labeo rohita, CirrhinusMrigala, Rivers Chenab andJhelum

Abstract

Background:Water quality of rivers plays an important role in the growth and health of fish.Rohu and Morakhi are commonly eaten fishes, and their muscle protein reflects their nutritionalquality.
Objective:to compare the water quality parameters of Rivers Chenab and Jhelum and to evaluatetheir effect on the total protein content in the muscles of Rohu (Labeo rohita) and Morakhi (Cirrhinus mrigala).
Methodology:This study assessed water quality and fish meat composition at two sites: ChiniotBridge (Site A) and Khushab (Site B). Two fish species,Labeo rohita(Rohu) andCirrhinusmrigala(Morakhi), and water samples were analyzed using APHA (1998) methods forphysiochemical parameters and AOAC standards for proximate composition. Data was analyzedusing One-way ANOVA.
Results:Chiniot Bridge showed higher pH (7.00±0.10), dissolved oxygen (7.23±0.26), and chloride
(166.00±2.00), while Khushab had higher temperature (32.20±0.60°C), electrical conductivity
(378.00±2.00), and total dissolved solids (178.00±2.00). Fish from Chiniot Bridge exhibited highercrude ash, moisture, fat, protein, and fiber compared to those from Khushab
Conclusion:One-way ANOVA revealed significant differences (p<0.05) in water and fish qualitybetween sites, indicating environmental impacts on fish health. Pollution at Khushab is likely linkedto the nearby atomic site, contributing to poor water quality. These results underscore the urgentneed for pollution control and continuous monitoring to protect aquatic ecosystems and publichealth.

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Umme Habiba, Amara Akhtar, Muhammad Usman Hayder, Rabia Ashiq, Saman Khalid, Iqra Munir, Muhammad Fareed Saeed, Muhammad Ahmed Saqib, & Jahanzaib Khaliq. (2025). COMPARATIVE STUDY TO ANALYZE THE WATER QUALITYPARAMETERS AND TOTAL PROTEIN CONTENT IN MUSCLES OF ROHU (LABEO ROHITA) AND MORAKHI (CIRRHINUS MRIGALA) IN RIVERS CHENAB AND JHELUM. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(11), 1698-1706. https://doi.org/10.53555/bt03ev16

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