Aquatic macrophytes can be used for wastewater polishing but not for purification in constructed wetlands

The sequestration of nutrients from surface waters by aquatic macrophytes and sediments provides an important service to both natural and constructed wetlands. While emergent species take up nutrients from the sediment, submerged and floating macrophytes filter nutrients directly from the surface wa...

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Main Authors: Y. Tang, S. F. Harpenslager, M. M. L. van Kempen, E. J. H. Verbaarschot, L. M. J. M. Loeffen, J. G. M. Roelofs, A. J. P. Smolders, L. P. M. Lamers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-02-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/14/755/2017/bg-14-755-2017.pdf