Dynamics of Water Weed Eichhornia Crassipes: A Review
Journal Title: International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology (IJRASET) - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) an aquatic weed discovered more than 200 years back from south America with a massive spread throughout the world possessing a great challenge of its management, had shown a ray of hope after its useful application as a food source, fertilizer, biofuel, fodder, fiber, phytoremediation, and medicine in tropics and sub tropics. The use of chemical, physical and biological means is among many efforts to destroy water hyacinths but there is also a positive attitude to utilize plant in a profitable way. It has been scientifically tested that the roots, leaves and flowers of this plants have chemical constituents that can be able to cure various ailments. The presence of high nitrogen, cellulose and hemicellulose and low lignin makes it a best alternative as biofuel. It can be used as an herbicide and in phytoremediation of harmful pollutants from waste water. Utilization as animal feeds, craft materials such as bags, mats, and other accessories, and biofertilizer to enhance yield attributes of the crops are other important benefits of this aquatic plant. This review presents the beneficial information regarding, medicinal, biofuel generation, phytoremediation property and other ecological and economical value for a sustainable use and management of water hyacinth.
Authors and Affiliations
Sandeep Pandey, Neha Singh, Amit Kumar Nirala, Anup Giri
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