Hydroecological condition and potential for aquaculture in lakes of the arid region of Khorezm, Uzbekistan
February 19, 2015
With >400 small ( optimal levels for local fish species. Pesticide concentrations in water of all four lakes were within tolerable aquaculture ranges. Although water ΣDDT concentrations were >optimal limits, results from chemical analysis of fish tissues and semi-permeable membrane devices indicated that study lake ΣDDT concentrations were not accumulating in fish or posing a human health threat. Land and water management to maintain adequate lake water quality are imperative for sustaining fish populations for human consumption.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hydroecological condition and potential for aquaculture in lakes of the arid region of Khorezm, Uzbekistan |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2015.02.012 |
| Authors | Africa Crootof, Nodirbek Mullabaev, Laurel Saito, Lisa Atwell, Michael R. Rosen, Marhabo Bekchonova, Elena Ginatullina, Julian Scott, Sudeep Chandra, Bakhriddin Nishonov, John P.A. Lamers, Dilorom Fayzieva |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Arid Environments |
| Index ID | 70141501 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Office of the Associate Director for Water |