Assessment of pollution variability across the central part of the Büyük Menderes River (Turkey) using water physicochemical parameters and biomarker responses in the non-biting midge Chironomus riparius (Diptera: Chironomidae)
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ABSTRACT This study aimed to examine the pollution level in the central part of the Büyük Menderes River (in both the main tributary and Çürüksu stream) in Denizli (Turkey) using water physicochemical parameters and biomarker responses in Chironomus riparius (Diptera: Chironomidae). In physicochemical parameter evaluations, Sığma, Korucuk, and Güzelköy stations were determined to have higher mean temperature, pH, salinity, conductivity, and total dissolved solids (TDS) values and lower dissolved oxygen (dO2) and saturated oxygen (sO2) values than Bekilli, Mahmutlu, and Sarayköy stations. In biomarker response evaluations, C. riparius larvae from Sarayköy, Sığma, Korucuk, and Güzelköy stations were found to exhibit inhibited acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities (55%−68%) and elevated 7-ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase (EROD) activities (191%−281%), glutathione S-transferase (GST) activities (138%−187%), and metallothionein (MT) contents (155%−231%) when compared with the control values. This study proves that different stations are exposed to different pollution sources, the pollution level of a station varies depending on the season, and the stations on Çürüksu stream, among which Güzelköy appears to be the most contaminated, are exposed to more pollutants than those on the main tributary of the river.
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Chemistry and Ecology publishes original articles, short notes and occasional reviews on the relationship between chemistry and ecological processes. This journal reflects how chemical form and state, as well as other basic properties, are critical in their influence on biological systems and that understanding of the routes and dynamics of the transfer of materials through atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic systems, and the associated effects, calls for an integrated treatment. Chemistry and Ecology will help promote the ecological assessment of a changing chemical environment and in the development of a better understanding of ecological functions.