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Question about graywater study

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I am doing a graywater study, and was wondering if the organic materials found in the graywater helped nurture the plant and feed it.
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Found it for all who need it-
Yes, because the body's oils and skin cells help to add more organic materials to have beneficial results. :D :D
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Addiekat, thanks for doing the legwork and letting us know what you found! If you have a link or a citation you could post, that would be great!

Sharing results and information is part of the practice of science. Thanks for practicing good science. :D

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I was wondering about the plant choice of my graywater experiment. Would you have a select species that would be OK to test with graywater? :wink:
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Hi Addiekat,
I merged your new topic with your old one so that experts can follow the progress of your work. Please keep future posts in this topic. Thanks.
Graywater is used to irrigate all sorts of plants, so you could choose almost any species you want. Radishes are sometimes used in experiments because they sprout and grow quickly.

good luck!
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I need a more specific species, like a regulair plant if that would be possible. My procedures list is due tommorrow! :!:
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Hi Addiekat,
I'm not sure what you mean by "a more specific species" or a "regular plant." A radish is a specific species (Raphanus sativus) and seems like a fairly regular plant.
Otherwise, you can choose most any plant you want.
Good luck!
Chris
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