aquatic weed Articles
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Effects of the herbicide imazapyr on juvenile Oregon spotted frogs
Conflict between native amphibians and aquatic weed management in the Pacific Northwest is rarely recognized because most native stillwater‐breeding amphibian species move upland during summer, when herbicide application to control weeds in aquatic habitats typically occurs. However, aquatic weed management may pose a risk for aquatic species present in wetlands through the summer, such as the ...
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Management of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), an aquatic weed waste, by vermicomposting technology
Water hyacinth has become a menace in Sambhaji tank, Solapur city, Maharashtra, India. An attempt has been made to convert this water hyacinth into a nutrient rich vermicompost using the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae. The macronutrient and microbial analysis of vermicompost at various intervals of time has been studied and compared with decomposing water hyacinth. It was found that nitrogen, ...
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Worst Water Weeds #1: Hydrilla
The Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health lists a total of 79 different invasive and exotic aquatic plants that can be found in various parts of the United States. Some are wreaking more havoc than others, but one of the worst of all is hydrilla. It has invaded across much of the southern United States, and is beginning to make its way northward. Below are the basics of this invasive ...
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