International Journal of
Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Water Res. Environ. Eng.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6613
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJWREE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 354

Review

Efficacy of phytoremediation potential of aquatic macrophytes for its applicability in treatment wetlands: A review of developments and research

Golda A. E.
  • Golda A. E.
  • Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry-605014, India.
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Poyyamoli G
  • Poyyamoli G
  • Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry-605014, India.
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Nandhivarman M
  • Nandhivarman M
  • Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry-605014, India.
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  •  Received: 25 August 2013
  •  Accepted: 22 September 2014
  •  Published: 01 October 2014

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