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both prokaryote and eukaryote microorganisms, respectively. Thus, species
relationships were found among the samples, while the microbial diversity of
the different geochemical environments of the lake and the seasonal variation
of this diversity were also revealed (Ince et al., 2021).
When the metabarcoding results of the samples taken from Salda Lake are
considered in a general framework, it was seen that Proteobacteria branch stands
out in most stations, and these results are consistent with studies conducted
for other lakes in Türkiye (Özbayram et al., 2020, 2021). Also, detection of
microorganisms from various branches such as Firmicutes, Actinobacteria,
Verrumicrobiae , indicates an intense biodiversity in this region. Also, taking into
account that Alphaproteobacteria , a class that is thought to contain significant
clues in microbial evolution, is intensely observed, and that there are many
taxons that have not yet been identified; it has once become clear that Salda
Lake is substantially important in terms of biological point of view. Moreover,
two different seasonal conditions have caused relatively less changes in the
sediments and microbial mat samples despite failing to determine a precise
behavioral model of these conditions, it was observed that they could lead to
more significant differences in the water samples (İnce et al., 2021).
As a result of the findings of high biodiversity and traces of ancient life
recorded with the project carried out, it is seen that the scientific studies to
be conducted in Salda Lake in the future will make great contributions to our
country and the whole World, as well as to the scientific literature. As a world
heritage site, Salda Lake should be definitely protected in this regard and
passed on to future generations.
For this reason, when it is considered in the scope of holistic basin
management, it became necessary to ensure complete control on the whole
point and non-point source pollutants in Salda Lake Water Catchment Basin,
to preserve and further improve the existing water quality of Salda Lake
in short, medium and long term, to perform studies for the protection of
microbial ecology of the lake. It is also required to treat domestic wastewater
with advanced treatment technologies including the removal of nutrients, to
use this treated water completely for meeting the agricultural water needs
of the region, to collect the treated water in the existing water pools in
the region during the rainy periods and in winter, and to utilise this water
when necessary. It was concluded that it will be suitable to implement more
water-saving irrigation methods instead of wild irrigation, to cultivate the
products that consume less water, to keep the fertilizers and pesticides used
in agricultural production under control with the supervision of the relevant
administrations, to ensure the use of existing roads on the coast of the lake
as walking and cycling routes for touristic purposes, to plan the vehicle traffic

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