Water hyacinth infestation in Lake Tana, Ethiopia: a review of population dynamics

J Cai, C Jiao, M Mekonnen, SA Legesse, K Ishikawa… - Limnology, 2023 - Springer
Lake Tana, the largest lake in Ethiopia, has been severely threatened by water hyacinth
infestation over the last decade, especially along the northeastern shore. Since this invasive …

Predicting optical water quality indicators from remote sensing using machine learning algorithms in tropical highlands of Ethiopia

ES Leggesse, FA Zimale, D Sultan, T Enku… - Hydrology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Water quality degradation of freshwater bodies is a concern worldwide, particularly in Africa,
where data are scarce and standard water quality monitoring is expensive. This study …

Modelling the impacts of changing land use and climate on sediment and nutrient retention in Lake Tana Basin, Upper Blue Nile River Basin, Ethiopia

BG Tikuye, L Gill, M Rusnak, BR Manjunatha - Ecological Modelling, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural ecosystems provide many different services such as carbon sequestration,
regulation of climate change, biodiversity, and aesthetic value. Ecosystem functions are …

Spatiotemporal and vertical variability of water quality in lentic small water bodies: implications of varying rainfall and land use conditions

P Singh, B Yadav - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2024 - Springer
Lentic small water bodies (LSWBs) deteriorate owing to anthropogenic activities, such as
untreated domestic and agricultural waste disposal. Moreover, different turnover …

Problem of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.)) in Lake Tana (Ethiopia): Ecological, Economic, and Social Implications and Management Options

S Getahun, H Kefale - International Journal of Ecology, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Lake Tana is Ethiopia's largest body of fresh water, covering approximately 3,200 km2.
Despite its multidisciplinary applications in Ethiopia and neighboring countries, water …

Spatiotemporal variability of lake surface water temperature and water quality parameters and its interrelationship with water hyacinth biomass in Lake Tana, Ethiopia

G Bayable, J Cai, M Mekonnen, SA Legesse… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Urbanization, agriculture, and climate change affect water quality and water hyacinth growth
in lakes. This study examines the spatiotemporal variability of lake surface water …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable weed management and soil enrichment with water hyacinth composting and mineral fertilizer integration

A Gezahegn, YG Selassie, G Agegnehu… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Composting water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) presents a promising approach for
managing the weed and the aquatic environment while increasing agricultural production …

Framing water–energy–food–ecosystem (WEFE) nexus interactions in the Tana-Beles Sub-basin of Ethiopia

W Abera, Y Getaneh, Y Balcha, T Assefa… - Sustainability Nexus …, 2024 - Springer
The water–energy–food–ecosystems (WEFE) provide vital resources that are essential to
human existence. Exploring synergies and trade-offs in these systems has been of interest …

Spatiotemporal Variability of the Lake Tana Water Quality Derived from the MODIS-Based Forel–Ule Index: The Roles of Hydrometeorological and Surface Processes

NT Abegaz, GM Tsidu, BK Arsiso - Atmosphere, 2023 - mdpi.com
Lake Tana, the largest inland water body in Ethiopia, has witnessed significant changes due
to ongoing urbanization and socioeconomic activities in recent times. In this study, the two …

[PDF][PDF] Increasing anthropogenic stressors influenced the water quality and shifted trophic status of northern Lake Tana Gulf, Ethiopia

F Engdaw, T Fetahi, D Kifle - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Nutrients in an aquatic system determine productivity, integrity and ecological status of the
aquatic system. However, the excessive enrichment of these nutrients emanating from …