Potamogeton crispus
Potamogeton crispus
(curly-leaf pondweed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID8865
Impact TypeWater Quality
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionCurlyleaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) is able to uptake cerium, cobalt, cesium, and their isotopes, indicating that it could be used to treat low-level liquid radioactive waste.
Reference42572
Great Lakes RegionNo
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