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

Impact ID8864
Impact TypeWater Quality
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionExperiments conducted in China showed that Potamogeton crispus (curly-leaf pondweed) is capable of removing nitrogen from eutrophic water and sediment, thus improving the water quality.
Reference42501
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationChina

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