[Composition, Spatial Distribution Characteristics and Source Analysis of Chromophoric Dissolved Organic Matter in the Lanzhou Reach of the Yellow River].

Chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) in riverine systems can be affected by environmental conditions and land-use, and can thus provide important information regarding anthropogenic activities in surrounding landscapes. It can modify the optical properties of waters and affect the balance and availability of dissolved nutrients and metals in water bodies. However, the characteristics of CDOM in the Lanzhou reach of the Yellow River have not yet been reported.