WATER HYACINTH: UTILIZATION AND IMPACT ON BIODIVERSITY
Journal Title: Black Sea Journal of Agriculture - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipas) has got considerable attention as the world worst alien invasive weed. It is an aquatic plant and its rapid growth and colonization is a serious threat to the aquatic biodiversity and a major challenge for water utilization in power generation, navigation, irrigation, recreational activities and the utmost economic threat. Its control and management is laborious and very expensive, however the actual application of water hyacinth is potentially beneficial and useful in a number of the sector. This review was under taken to highlight the possible utilization of Water Hyacinth as well as its adverse effect on the environment.
Authors and Affiliations
Muhammad FAWAD, Aftab JAMAL
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