In this article we will discuss about the top three methods used for controlling aquatic weeds. The methods are: 1. Physical Control and Utilization of Aquatic Weeds 2. Aquatic Weed Control through Herbicides 3. Biological Control of Aquatic Weeds. Method # 1. Physical Control and Utilization of Aquatic Weeds: Physical cutting and removal of aquatic weeds, followed by then- rapid, [...]
In India, over 140 plant species act as aquatic weeds. Of these, the following species are particularly notorious: 1. Eichhornia crassipes 2. Hydrilla verticillata 3. Potamogeton spp. 4. Salvinia spp. 5. Typha spp. 6. Pistia stratiotes 7. Nymphaea (waterlily) and Nelumbo spp. 8. Vallisneria spiralis 9. Ipomoea carnea 10. Lemnids 11. Alternanthera philoxeroides. Aquatic Weed # 1. Eichhornia crassipes (waterhyacinth): [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Bamboo in the Indian Pulp Industry 2. Distribution and Growing Bamboo Stock in Indian Pulp Industry 3. Utilisation of Bamboo in Indian Pulp Industry 4. Bamboo Areas and Yields in India 5. Bamboo’s Past Systems of Working 6. Potential of India for Improvement in Bamboo Yield 7. Bamboo Plantations in [...]