Submerged plants found to clean up phosphorus pollution in lakes.
Submerged plants like Myriophyllum spicatum and Ceratophyllum demersum can help clean up phosphorus in water. These plants absorb different forms of phosphorus, reducing the amount of harmful phosphorus in the water. Myriophyllum spicatum mainly absorbs dissolved phosphorus, while Ceratophyllum demersum prefers phosphorus in sediment. Both plants can help improve water quality by reducing the amount of phosphorus available for algae growth. This research provides valuable information for restoring the health of lakes suffering from excess nutrients.