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Growth of woolgrass in acid mine drainage
Author(s): M. Demchik and K. Garbutt
Month: Jan-Feb
Year: 1999
Journal: Journal of Environmental Quality
Volume: 28
Issue: 1
Pages: 243-249
Article Topic(s): Disturbance, Restoration
Research Setting(s): Wetland
Species Referenced: Scirpus cyperinus (Woolgrass),
Abstract
Evaluates growth of two populations of Scirpus cyperinus in constructed wetlands used for passive treatment of acid mine drainage in West Virginia. One population had greater above ground growth suggesting the potential for selecting genotypes of woolgrass for increased treatment of acid mine drainage.Suggested Citation
M. Demchik and K. Garbutt. "Growth of woolgrass in acid mine drainage." Journal of Environmental Quality 28.1 (1999): 243-249.Go back