Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2025

Abstract

Nutrient enrichment from wastewater effluent and runoff is a major driver of eutrophication in freshwater systems, increasing the need for effective and ecologically beneficial treatment strategies. Constructed wetlands (CWs) offer a nature-based solution for reducing nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) while simultaneously supporting habitat and biodiversity. However, most CW research has focused on traditional species such as cattails and bulrushes, with limited quantitative data on the performance of Texas native plants. This study evaluated the nutrient uptake potential and stress tolerance of two Texas native species—buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) and Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani)—in simulated, recirculating wetland systems.

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Research Project Report (Non-thesis track)

Department of Natural Sciences Texas A&M University - San Antonio

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN WATER RESOURCES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

December 2025

© Copyright (2025) by Angelica Canizalez All rights reserved.

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