Removal of arsenic from solution by water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart) Solms).


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LOW K.S., . and LEE C.K., . Removal of arsenic from solution by water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart) Solms). pp. 129-132. ISSN 0126-6128

Abstract

The potential of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart) Solms) as a bioacummulator/bioindicator of arsenic in dilute solution was investigated. Results show that in the absence of a high level of phosphate it can remove arsenic effectively. However in high phosphate concentration arsenic uptake was inhibited. Arsenic could also be leached out from the plant. Hence caution must be exercised in interpreting the arsenic status of the aquatic environment as seen through water hyacinth.


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Abstract

The potential of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart) Solms) as a bioacummulator/bioindicator of arsenic in dilute solution was investigated. Results show that in the absence of a high level of phosphate it can remove arsenic effectively. However in high phosphate concentration arsenic uptake was inhibited. Arsenic could also be leached out from the plant. Hence caution must be exercised in interpreting the arsenic status of the aquatic environment as seen through water hyacinth.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Eichhornia crassipes
AGROVOC Term: Arsenic
AGROVOC Term: Bioaccumulation
AGROVOC Term: Indicator plants
AGROVOC Term: Sampling
AGROVOC Term: Phosphates
AGROVOC Term: Chemical concentration
AGROVOC Term: Water hyacinth
AGROVOC Term: Aquatic environment
Geographical Term: Malaysia
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2025 00:12
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/22822

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