# Impact of cascade reservoirs on nutrients transported downstream and regulation method based on hydraulic retention time

*PRI Rank #19 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #19 |
| 18m citations | 29 |
| Journal | Water Research |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121187 |
| Corresponding authors | Qinghui Zeng, Peng Hu |
| Institution | China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/aquatic-ecosystems-and-phytoplankton-dynamics/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.watres.2024.121187](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2024.121187)

## Topics

cascade reservoirs · nutrient transport · Hydraulic retention time · downstream regulation · reservoir cascade effects · nutrient retention · Hydraulic retention time · nutrient dynamics · reservoir management · hydrological regulation

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