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Spatial coverage of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms) on Lake Tana and associated water loss

open access: yesHeliyon, 2021
The introduction of water hyacinth poses a serious threat to economic viability of Lake Tana and its environments. This study aimed to capture the spatial coverage of water hyacinth and its effect on water loss in Lake Tana using quantitative research ...
Yilebes Addisu Damtie   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Use of Water Hyacinth Leaves Supplementation in Ruminant Feed on Methane, Protozoa, VFAs and Fatty Acids Ruminal Fluid in Vitro

open access: yesAnimal Production: Indonesian Journal of Animal Production
This study aims to determine the effect of water hyacinth leaves supplementation in ruminant feed parameters of fermentation, and fatty acids ruminal fluid in vitro.
Erwin Hubert Barton Sondakh   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

POTENSI TANDAN KOSONG KELAPA SAWIT DAN ECENG GONDOK (Eichhornia crassipes) SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKU PUPUK ORGANIK (Potential of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches and Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) As Raw Materials Organic Fertilizer)

open access: yesJurnal Riset Industri Hasil Hutan, 2016
Oil palm empty fruit bunches and water hyacinth have not been widely used, especially in South Kalimantan. These materials were known containing macro elements that are needed by plants.
I Dewa Gede Putra Prabawa
doaj   +1 more source

Optimization of Biogas Production by Co-Digestion of Organic Waste (Cow Dung and Water Hyacinth)

open access: yesTH Wildau Engineering and Natural Sciences Proceedings, 2021
The objective of this work is to determine the co-digestion ratio of water hyacinth and cow dung for the optimization of biogas production at Sô Ava, a lake city of Southern Benin.
Alfred Dèdonougbo Dohou   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The phytoremediation potential of water hyacinth: A case study from Hartbeespoort Dam, South Africa

open access: yesSouth African Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2021
Eutrophication has been a prevalent problem in South African water bodies for many decades, resulting in algal blooms and growth of invasive alien aquatic weeds such as water hyacinth.
Jessica Auchterlonie   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Responses of institutions and communities to environmental problems of water hyacinth invasion in Jomoro Municipality, Ghana

open access: yesSocial Sciences and Humanities Open, 2022
Water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes invasion of water bodies poses challenges to riparian communities. Biological, mechanical and chemical procedures are used to control their invasion of water bodies.
Emmanuel Honlah   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mottled Water Hyacinth Weevil Neochetina eichhorniae Warner (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

open access: yesEDIS, 2021
Sometimes referred to as the ‘mottled water hyacinth weevil’, Neochetina eichhorniae Warner is a weevil that attacks the invasive, aquatic plant, water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms.
Eutychus Kariuki, Carey Minteer
doaj   +1 more source

Interplanetary frontiers: terraforming from an invasion science perspective

open access: yesOikos, EarlyView.
The pursuit of a multi‐planetary existence represents one of humanity's greatest frontiers. If applied justly, it offers an opportunity to extend its civilization's lifespan amid escalating sustainability crises on Earth. One approach increasingly gaining traction is terraforming, a hitherto theoretical ecological and evolutionary experiment revolving ...
Teun Everts   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Animating blossom: Time‐lapse to encourage plant awareness in the YouTube era

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Time‐lapse videos can effectively capture key traits of flower blossoms, such as color, 3D structure, and temporal changes, making them valuable complements to herbarium specimens and other botanical collections. Despite the abundance of such videos on YouTube, most provide no ecological and botanical insights.
Tae Kyung Yoon
wiley   +1 more source

Effective Utilization of Gypsum-Enriched Water Hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes Mart.) Chunks as Green Manure for Groundnut Fields [PDF]

open access: yesMadras Agricultural Journal
Water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes Mart. 1843) is an invasive weed species that poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems due to eutrophication caused by natural or anthropogenic effects. The cost of controlling these plants is high.
A Anto Rashwin   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

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