Different sensitivity of Phragmites australis and Glyceria maxima to high availability of ammonium-N

Abstract

The ability to cope with NH4-N in two littoral helophytes commonly occupying fertile habitats rich in NH4+ and often used in artificial wetlands. The growth responses, morphology, C/N balance, contents of amino acids and carbohydrates.

Experimental study

Keywords

• Phragmites
• Glyceria
• Wetland plant
• Nitrate
• Eutrophication
• High nitrogen load
• Wastewater treatment
• NH4+/NO3 ratio
• Ammonium toxicity