ISSN:
1572-9834
Keywords:
helophytes
;
organic load
;
nitrogen
;
non-structural carbohydrates
;
phosphorus
;
potassium
;
root porosity
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract One-year-old clones ofPhragmites australis, Glyceria maxima, andTypha latifolia were subjected to different doses of piggery sewage added in flooded sand cultures for one growing season.Phragmites responded to increasing sewage doses by an increase in the shoot biomass and a decrease in root porosity and carbohydrate levels in rhizomes;Glyceria responded by a decrease in the biomass and depth penetration of the root system, and carbohydrate levels in rhizomes. In contrast,Typha increased both root porosity and carbohydrate levels in rhizomes. These findings are discussed in relationship to plant performance in sewage-polluted wetlands.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01876134
