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Fabrication and Evaluation of Water Hyacinth Cellulose-Composited Hydrogel Containing Quercetin for Topical Antibacterial Applications

open access: yesGels, 2022
Water hyacinth is an aquatic weed species that grows rapidly. In particular, it causes negative impacts on the aquatic environment and ecological system. However, water hyacinth is rich in cellulose, which is a biodegradable material. This study isolated
Tanpong Chaiwarit   +4 more
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Heavy Metal Content of Water Hyacinth (Pontederia (Eichhornia) crassipes) and Its Safe Inclusion Levels in Ruminant, Poultry, and Swine Diets: A Critical Review

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine and Science
Water hyacinth poses significant environmental challenge in many countries. As part of the effort of reducing its negative effect, there is a great interest to use it as animal feed. However, reports of its safe inclusion level are not consistent.
Getachew Assefa, Habtamu Ayalew
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NITRATE AND PHOSPHATE CONTENTS IN CATFISH SEED REARING PONDS WITH VARIOUS FREQUENCIES OF WATER HYACINTH REPLACEMENT (EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES) [PDF]

open access: yesRussian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, 2020
Nitrate (NO3) and phosphate (PO4) are the main inorganic nutrients required for water hyacinth or eceng gondok (E. crassipes) to grow. Administration of water hyacinth in fish farming activities can intensively improve water quality because water ...
Lumbessy S.Y.   +2 more
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Effect of Addition of Dipersion Agent on Tensile Mechanical Strength of HDPE Water Hyacinth Composites [PDF]

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences, 2023
Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites are a solution to growing environmental threats. This research used water hyacinth natural fiber and HDPE thermoplastic polymer.
Isma’il Nur Ikhsan   +2 more
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Effects of invasive water hyacinth on fish diversity and abundance in the Lake Cluster of Pokhara Valley, Nepal

open access: yesGlobal Ecology and Conservation, 2023
Water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes) invasion is a growing global issue which poses a threat to aquatic life. As in the global context, the water hyacinth invasion is increasing rapidly in the lakes of Pokhara valley which is listed in Ramsar sites. Its
Rajendra Basaula   +4 more
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The Effect of Heating Variations on the Mechanical Strength of Hyacinth Fibers [PDF]

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences, 2023
Composite properties are determined by the properties of the fiber, matrix, and bonds formed between the fiber and the matrix. Improvement of fiber properties can be done by heat treatment.
Dewi Kusuma   +2 more
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Inertization of metals and hydrogen production as a byproduct from water hyacinth and water lettuce via plasma pyrolysis

open access: yesHeliyon, 2022
Water hyacinth and water lettuce have been extensively used for phytoremediation of metals and metalloids. However, the reasonable disposal of phytoremediation plants is a difficult problem.
Raynard Christianson Sanito   +3 more
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RESPONSE OF WATER HYACINTH MANURE ON GROWTH ATTRIBUTES AND YIELD IN BRASSICA JUNCEA [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Central European Agriculture, 2011
Field experiment was conducted during 2007 and 2008 to study the effect of water hyacinth manure in comparison to control on Brassica Juncea (Indian mustard). Soil mineral analysis test was carried out for soil sample types.
Nuka LATA, Dubey VEENAPANI
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Pendampingan Kelompok Tani Anugrah Memanfaatkan Eceng Gondok Sebagai Bahan Baku Pakan Ikan Gurame

open access: yesAbdihaz, 2021
Assistance to Anugrah Farmers Group Utilizing Water Hyacinth as a Raw Material for Carp Feed Water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) is not only harmful but also beneficial because it can be used as animal fodder, fish fodder, organic fertilizer, and ...
Saronom Silaban   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Water Hyacinth’s Extent and Its Implication on Water Quality in Lake Victoria, Uganda

open access: yesThe Scientific World Journal, 2023
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) degrades and obstructs the integrity of freshwater ecosystems. However, little attention has been paid to monitoring water hyacinth’s spatial extent, its determinants, and its effects on water quality in Lake ...
Hussein Kiyemba   +4 more
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