Effect of wastewater discharge on root anatomy and radial oxygen loss (ROL) patterns of three mangrove species in Southern China

International Journal of Phytoremediation

Volumn 12, Issue 5, 2010, Pages 468-486

  Pi, N ^a   Tam, N F Y ^a   Wong, M H ^b  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^b HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

A. ilicifolius; Aerenchyma; B. gymnorrhiza; Constructed wetland; E. agallocha; Epidermis and hypodermis

Indexed keywords

ACANTHUS ILICIFOLIUS; BRUGUIERA GYMNORHIZA; EXCOECARIA AGALLOCHA;

EID: 77954265418     PISSN: 15226514     EISSN: 15497879     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15226510903051765     Document Type: Article

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