文摘
Capability of macrophytes to reduce neonicotinoid transport currently unknown. Clothianidin, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam were detected in macrophyte tissues. Unvegetated wetlands had higher frequency and concentrations detected in water. Clothianidin concentrations in water reduced as wetland plants grow taller. Maintaining wetland vegetation may reduce neonicotinoid water contamination.