Phytoremediation

Research Interests:

1. Diversity of flowering plants

2. Ecophysiology of wetland plants

3. Wastewater reuse and recycle

4. Phytoremediation

Research Experiences:

1. Species Diversity and Utilization of Aquatic Plants in Nong Kom Koh, Nong Khai Province (2006-2007)

2. A study on calcium oxalate crystals in vegetables from Nong Khai Province (2008-2009)

3. Effects of Malachite Green on growth and tissue accumulation of Pak Choy (Brassica chinensis Tsen & Lee) produced by hydroponic planting (2015-2016)

4. Research project: Potential of soil pollutant removal and effects of distillery spent wash on hybrid Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum × Pennisetum americanum cv. Pakchong 1) (2019-2020)

5. Research project: Production of fodder grass using wastewater from fishery farm in Nong Khai province (2019-2020)

6. Researcher under research program: Border Tourism Development of Phunong Communities link to Trade Border Check Point between Sangkhom District, Nong Khai Province and Sangthong District, Vientiane Capital (2020-2021)

Selected Publications:

1. Matpang, P., Sriuttha, M. and Piwpuan, N. 2017. Effects of Malachite Green on Growth and Tissue Accumulation in Pak Choy (Brassica chinensis Tsen & Lee). Agriculture and Natural Resources 51: 96-102.

2. Piwpuan, N., Jampeetong, A. and Brix, H. 2014. Ammonium tolerance and toxicity of Actinoscirpus grossus - A candidate species for use in tropical constructed wetland systems. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 107: 319-28.

3. Jampeetong, A., Konnerup, D., Piwpuan, N. and Brix, H. 2013. D. Konnerup. (2013). Interactive effects of nitrogen form and pH on growth, morphology, N uptake and mineral contents of Coix lacryma-jobi L. Aquatic Botany 111: 144-149.

4. Piwpuan, N., Zhai, X. and Brix, H. 2013. Nitrogen nutrition of Cyperus laevigatus and Phormium tenax: Effects of ammonium versus nitrate on growth, nitrate reductase activity and N uptake kinetics. Aquatic Botany 106: 42-51.

5. Krachai, P., Chantaranothai, P. and Piwpuan, N. 2009. Pollen characteristics of Polygala, Salomonia and Xanthophyllum (Polygalaceae) in Thailand. The Natural History Journal of Chulalongkorn University 9: 27-34.

6. Piwpuan, N. and Thammathaworn, A. 2008. Leaf and root anatomy of Acriopsis Reinw. ex Blume (Orchidaceae) in Thailand. KKU Sci. 36: 58-63.

7. Piwpuan, N. and Thammathaworn, A. 2007. A comparative anatomy of Salomonia Lour. (Polygalaceae) in Thailand. The Natural History Journal of Chulalongkorn University 7(2): 121-129.