... which continues to be a topic of study among environmental scientists. However, after this period, very less information appeared in the scientific literature, mostly because these systems are not economic due … Water hyacinth exhibits hydrophytic adaptations which include reduced epidermis cells lacking cuticle in most cases, presence of large air spaces … U.S. Distribution: Water hyacinth has been introduced to at least 25 states and is widespread in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee. This may pose challenges to some aquatic fauna that depend on water. A REVIEW ON WATER HYACINTH (EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES) AND PHYTOREMEDIATION TO TREAT AQUA POLLUTION IN VELACHERY LAKE, CHENNAI – TAMILNADU In fact, the water hyacinth contains too much water and many impurities, which are difficult to remove, but eventually it has become possible to produce a paper of reasonable quality. The plants already are abundant and are being removed and disposed of anyway. this study were to evaluate the effect of N source and N transformations on the growth and uptake of nutrients (N and P) by water hyacinth cultured under man- aged systems. Molecular Ecology 19(9):1774-1786. 2010. Author information: (1)Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Botany, Berhampur University, Berhampur 760007, India. Zhang, Y., D. Zhang, and S.C. Barrett. Lenka M(1), Panda KK, Panda BB. In Malaysia, fresh water hyacinth is cooked with rice bran and fishmeal and mixed with copra meal as … This case study will look at livelihoods and ecological impacts of using water hyacinth to make handcrafts and manure, taking ... • Knowledge of local communities in water hyacinth impacts and benefits improved and their engagement in removing the weed and using it as Author information: (1)Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Botany, Berhampur University, Berhampur 760007, India. Current utilization pattern of Water … It is particularly suited to tropical and sub-tropical climates and can be found in many areas across the globe, including southern USA, South America, East, West and Southern Africa, Southeast Asia and Australia. A development organization in Bangladesh originally came up with the idea to try out the water hyacinth. WATER HYACINTH CONTROL AND POSSIBLE USES Introduction Water hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) Water hyacinth is an aquatic plant which can live and reproduce floating freely on the surface of fresh waters or can be anchored in mud. this study were to evaluate the effect of N source and N transformations on the growth and uptake of nutrients (N and P) by water hyacinth cultured under man- aged systems. No one's sure how the South American water hyacinth invaded Africa's Lake Victoria but there's little doubt as to the damages it has caused. There was an explosion of research studies on the use of water hyacinth for wastewater treatment in 1970s and early 1980s. Decades ago, water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) spread from its native ecosystem in Amazonia, Brazil, and became an invasive species in water bodies across the globe.It also reached India and has ever since eaten into a number of lakes in India, such as the Katraj lake in Pune, the Pichhola lake in Udaipur and Ulsooru lake in Bangalore. Using the water hyacinth as animal fodder is a traditional practice in many areas of Asia, including China, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. ... And the above-mentioned dead organic matter in hyacinth mats can lower the local water's pH, making it too acidic for native wildlife's tastes. It has also been noted that decay of water hyacinth after chemical control releases nutrients which promote the growth of phytoplankton with subsequent increases in fish yield. Case Study: Water Hyacinth. Negative effects associated with water hyacinth infestation include the suppression of local aquatic biodiversity, the obstruction of river flows which may aggravate flooding and promote siltation, interference with water utilization for activities like recreation or irrigation, and increased rates of evapotranspiration from water storages.