Myriophyllum spicatum-mediated removal of glyphosate and nutrients in agricultural small water bodies: Response of plant physiology and epiphytic microbe

Key Points

• Glyphosate removal was significantly improved by Myriophyllum spicatum, enhancing ecosystem health.
• The study indicated effective nutrient uptake concurrently with glyphosate, impacting water body balance.
• Observational analysis of small agricultural water bodies showed interactions between plants and epiphytic microbes.
• Improvement in water quality through plant physiology and microbial interactions may support agricultural sustainability.