Molecular biosignatures for isolating pollution problems in aquatic ecosystems using macroinvertebrate bioindicators

水生生态系统正受到人类活动日益严重的威胁。干旱和气候变化进一步加剧了这种情况。今后，了解损害水生态系统的主要因素将是维持水资源的一个重要部分。该项目开发了新的分子工具，以更好地监测和评估水生污染。我们将开发一种新的高科技脱氧核糖核酸（DNA）方法来识别昆虫指示物种，并将其与基于实地的微观方法相结合，该方法利用当地水生昆虫将污染影响与其他影响隔离开来。这项建议将有助于迅速确定污染问题，并为水务行业提供一种创新的方法来评估污染和监测补救行动。

Aquatic ecosystems are under increasing threat by human activities. This has been further exacerbated by drought and climate change. In the future, understanding the major factors impairing aquatic ecosystems will be a vital part of sustaining water resources. This project develops new molecular tools to better monitor and assess aquatic pollution. We will develop a new high-tech deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) approach to identify insect indicator species and combine this with a field-based microcosm method that uses local aquatic insects to isolate pollution effects from other impacts. This proposal will facilitate fast identification of pollution problems and provide the water industry with an innovative means to assess pollution and monitor remedial actions.