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 …
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
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 …
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
Natural ecosystems provide many different services such as carbon sequestration,
regulation of climate change, biodiversity, and aesthetic value. Ecosystem functions are …
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
Lentic small water bodies (LSWBs) deteriorate owing to anthropogenic activities, such as
untreated domestic and agricultural waste disposal. Moreover, different turnover …
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
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 …
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
Urbanization, agriculture, and climate change affect water quality and water hyacinth growth
in lakes. This study examines the spatiotemporal variability of lake surface water …
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
Composting water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) presents a promising approach for
managing the weed and the aquatic environment while increasing agricultural production …
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
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 …
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 …
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
Nutrients in an aquatic system determine productivity, integrity and ecological status of the
aquatic system. However, the excessive enrichment of these nutrients emanating from …
aquatic system. However, the excessive enrichment of these nutrients emanating from …