Fungal Ally: Yellow Flag Iris and Root Fungus Show Promise in Removing Toxic PFAS from Water
A greenhouse study reveals that yellow flag iris and root fungus Rhizophagus irregularis can jointly remove PFAS from contaminated water. The plant-fungus pairing improved plant health, boosted pollutant uptake, and degraded PFAS into safer compounds, offering a sustainable solution for water purification through constructed wetlands.
Share