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RESEARCH LITERATURE
The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.
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Nitrogen and Phosphorous Removal by Ornamental and Wetland Plants in a Greenhouse Recirculation Research System
Author(s): Y. Chen, R. P. Bracy, A. D. Owings and D. J. Merhaut
Month: Oct
Year: 2009
Journal: Hortscience
Journal Link: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 44
Issue: 6
Pages: 1704-1711
Article Topic(s): Nutrients,Restoration
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Pontederia cordata (Pickerelweed),
Abstract
Seven species were tested for their ability to remove nitrogen and phosphorus from a nutrient recirculation system. Plants differed in their water consumption, biomass accumulation and nutrient assimilation. Canna x generalis 'Australia' showed the most promise for use in bioremediation of storm water systems.Suggested Citation
Y. Chen, R. P. Bracy, A. D. Owings and D. J. Merhaut. "Nitrogen and Phosphorous Removal by Ornamental and Wetland Plants in a Greenhouse Recirculation Research System." Hortscience 44.6 (2009): 1704-1711.Go back