Longitudinal Assessment of Physicochemical and Microbial Water Quality along the Ganga River Continuum: Linking Anthropogenic Activities to Pollution Gradients

Introduction Freshwater rivers are essential for drinking water, agriculture, ecosystem functioning, and socioeconomic development [1]. The Ganga River originates from the Gangotri Glacier (Gaumukh) in the Himalayas and flows approximately…

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Unveiling the Bacteriophage Reservoir of the Ganga River: Ecological Roles, Environmental Drivers, and Biotechnological Potential

Introduction The River Ganga has long been venerated for its intrinsic self-cleansing and therapeutic properties, sustaining more than 450 million people who rely on its waters for diverse livelihood and…

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