Abstract
Four different mesocosm scale constructed wetlands - monoculture (Carexstipata), self-designed (passive) community, mixed planted monoculturepassive community and a non-vegetated control were compared to assess the effects of plant community composition on the removal of inorganic nutrients from agricultural runoff (synthetic tile water). The mixed and self-designed systems consistently produced effl uent NO3-N concentrations signifi cantly below 10 mg/L, and had higher rates of evapotranspiration. Results indicate the type and composition of the plant community can impact the performance of constructed wetlands. Therefore, self-design of the plant community through the existing seed bank may increase the effectiveness of wetlands in treating agricultural runoff.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 315-322 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | International Journal of Environment and Waste Management |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2013 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Environmental Engineering
- Waste Management and Disposal