Pistia stratiotes
Pistia stratiotes
(water lettuce)
Plants
Cryptogenic

Impact ID2855
Impact TypeWater Quality
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThe results of this study showed that P. stratiotes accumulated Zn, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ag and Cd to a high concentration, Hg was moderately accumulated but was poor in Ni uptake. If the major goal of the phytoremediation process is to remove the maximum amount of element in the shortest possible time, then P. stratiotes is a potential candidate for the removal of Zn, Cr, Cu,Cd, Pb, Ag and Hg.
Reference33801
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/6/2024].

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