Biogenic elements-informed assessment of the impact of human activities on river ecosystems

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River ecosystems, acting as pivotal conduits linking terrestrial, marine, and atmospheric realms, have faced significant disturbances due to human exploitation of their resources. Recent years have witnessed a heightened intensification of human activities, adversely affecting the equilibrium of water ecosystems. To systematically study the various factors that affect river ecosystems under human activities, we introduce a universally applicable approach that considers the diversity of watersheds, biogenic elements, and human activities. Using this method, this application uncovers the sensitive human activity types, biogenic factors, and species significantly influencing river biodiversity within the study area. Incorporating statistical modelling, sensitivity screening, and advanced correlation analyses within a random forest regression framework, Sensitive biogenic elements and biological types affected by human activities were identified in typical watersheds, and the stability of different aquatic ecosystems was evaluated. Suggestions for watershed management measures were proposed When human activities affect the degree of water resource development and utilization, the forms of sensitive biogenic elements include DIC and Tsi; When human activities affect the discharge of pollutants into rivers, the forms of sensitive biogenic elements include TP, PP, and DEP, and the ratio composition includes TC: TN, TC: TP, TP: TSi, and TN: TP, This study pioneers a novel method for assessing human impacts on river ecosystems and successfully applies this approach to inform management decisions for river segments and tributaries in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River basin. thereby enhancing our understanding of the consequences of human-induced impacts on biodiversity.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:353

Enthalten in:

Journal of environmental management - 353(2024) vom: 27. Feb., Seite 120276

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Chen, Dingxin [VerfasserIn]
Zeng, Qinghui [VerfasserIn]
Hu, Peng [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Zefan [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Qin [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Huan [VerfasserIn]
Yan, Long [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Weize [VerfasserIn]
A, Yinglan [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Hao [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

059QF0KO0R
Biogenic elements
Journal Article
Sensitive indicators
Water
Water ecosystem
Watershed ecological management

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Date Completed 19.02.2024

Date Revised 19.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120276

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36820331X