Potential of Canna indica in constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment: A review
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2022
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MDPI
Abstract
This article reviews investigations in which Canna indica was utilized in constructed wetlands (CW) for wastewater treatment of a variety types. It is strongly urged that ornamental flowering plants be used in CWs as monoculture or mixed species to improve the appearance of CWs whilst still treating wastewater. Plants play important roles in CWs by giving the conditions for physical filtration of wastewater, a large specific surface area for microbial growth, and a source of carbohydrates for bacteria. They absorb nutrients and integrate them into plant tissues. They release oxygen into the substrate, establishing a zone in which aerobic microorganisms can thrive and chemical oxidation can occur. They also provide wildlife habitat and make wastewater treatment system more visually attractive. The selection of plant species for CW is an important aspect during the CW design process. Canna indica’s effectiveness in CWs has shown encouraging results for eliminating contaminants from wastewater. There is still a scarcity of information on the mechanisms involved in removal of specific contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, hormones, pesticides and steroids and their potential toxicity to the plants. Therefore, this paper reviews some published information about the performance of Canna indica in wastewater treatment, as well as potential areas for future research
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Full text article. Also available at https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation2030034
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Canna indica, Constructed wetlands, Wastewater treatment, Phytoremediation, Emerging contaminants, Waste water, Monoculture, Water filtration, Contaminants, Water treatment
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Karungamye, P. N. (2022). Potential of Canna indica in Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment: A Review. Conservation, 2(3), 499-513.