The hyacinth’s tissues were analysed to evaluate the removal of copper (Cu), hexavalent chromium (Cr VI), and arsenic (As) from CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate) contaminated water over a 17-day period. The results showed that the hyacinth was not a suitable plant to remediate arsenic and copper.
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