It is not a stroke of luck, but an invasive weed – water hyacinth – that is turning her hopes into reality. The 32-year-old’s family was dependent on farming and odd jobs for their livelihood.
water hyacinth was introduced from South America into the US in 1884. Since then it has spread into many lakes and rivers of the southern US, making it one of the most troublesome aquatic plants ...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has designated Rand Water as the implementation agent for managing invasive alien plants on the Vaal River Barrage Reservoir (VRBR). These plants include ...
The Centre is the only institution in South Africa equipped with specialist qualified staff, biocontrol agent rearing facilities, and a network of teams available to provide on the ground assistance ...
VIJAYAWADA: The Krishna district administration is turning the invasive water hyacinth plant into eco-friendly handicrafts, fostering environmental conservation while economically empowering rural ...
Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) is set to tackle drainwater pollution using aquatic plants like water hyacinth and algae through innovative phytoremediation techniques.
Julian explains how some plants, such as water hyacinths and rice, need a lot of water and even have their roots standing in water. Cereals, potatoes and maize might need water once a day ...