Water Hyacinth: Utilization and Impact on Biodiversity

Authors : Muhammad FAWAD, Aftab JAMAL

Pages : 58-62

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Publication Date : 2019-01-01

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Eichhornia crassipas commonly known as Water hyacinth 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.
Keywords : Water hyacinth, Invasive, threat to biodiversity, aquatic ecosystem