Invasive water hyacinth: Ecology, impacts and prospects for the rural economy

I Harun, H Pushiri, AJ Amirul-Aiman, Z Zulkeflee - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Water hyacinth (WH) is notorious for causing severe environmental degradation and being
an economic burden to manage. However, it offers substantial prospects if exploited …

Educational approaches to encourage pro-environmental behaviors in Madagascar

D Schüßler, T Richter, J Mantilla-Contreras - Sustainability, 2019 - mdpi.com
Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot under threat, with about 80% of the population living
below the poverty line and dependent on the use of diminishing local resources …

[PDF][PDF] Current Trend of Water Hyacinth Expansion and Its Consequence on the Fisheries around North Eastern Part of Lake Tana

E Asmare - Ethiopia. J Biodivers Endanger Species, 2017 - apirs.plants.ifas.ufl.edu
The study was conducted from June, 2015 to October, 2016 to assess the effect of water
hyacinth on fishing and fishers around the North-Eastern part of Lake Tana. The presence of …

Impact of water hyacinth on rural livelihoods: the case of Lake Tana, Amhara region, Ethiopia

YA Damtie, AB Berlie, GM Gessese - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
Water hyacinth covers a significant portion of Lake Tana affecting the livelihoods of
thousands of rural households. The general objective of the study was to assess the impact …

[PDF][PDF] Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) biology and its impacts on ecosystem, biodiversity, economy and human well-being

AH Degaga - Journal of Life Science and Biomedicine, 2018 - core.ac.uk
The aim of this review was to show water hyacinth biology, chemical composition and its
negative impacts on aquatic ecosystem, biodiversity, economy and human wellbeing. Water …

Pathogen infection influences a distinct microbial community composition in sorghum RILs

K Masenya, GD Thompson, M Tekere… - Plant and Soil, 2021 - Springer
Aims The rhizosphere microbiome substantially affects plant health, yet comparatively little is
known regarding the foliar community dynamics. Here, we examine the relationship …

Turning a Problem Into Profit: Using Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) for Making Handicrafts at Lake Alaotra, Madagascar

TF Rakotoarisoa, T Richter, H Rakotondramanana… - Economic Botany, 2016 - Springer
In diverse ecosystems, invasive plant species represent a serious threat for nature
conservation by leading to loss of native species as well as environmental degradation. The …

Lake Alaotra wetlands: how long can Madagascar's most important rice and fish production region withstand the anthropogenic pressure?

PL Lammers, T Richter, PO Waeber… - Madagascar …, 2015 - ajol.info
The Alaotra wetlands represent the biggest lake and wetland complex in Madagascar and
are home of several endemic species. The region constitutes the largest rice production …

Konsep Pengembangan Seni Kerajinan Eceng Gondok Gorontalo

IW Sudana, I Mohamad - Panggung, 2021 - neliti.com
Seni kerajinan eceng gondok Gorontalo berpeluang besar untuk dikembangkan, tetapi
upayaupayapengembangannya kurang berhasil maksimal karena dilakukan secara …

Approaching local perceptions of forest governance and livelihood challenges with companion modeling from a case study around Zahamena National Park …

N Bodonirina, LM Reibelt, N Stoudmann, J Chamagne… - Forests, 2018 - mdpi.com
Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is a widely used approach
aimed at involving those utilizing resources in their management. In Madagascar, where …