Interacting effects of climate change and invasions by alien plant species on the morphodynamics of temperate rivers

R O'Briain, D Corenblit, A Gurnell - Wiley Interdisciplinary …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This review explores the implications of climate change for the functioning of plant species
as biogeomorphic engineers of temperate river systems, including the potential for an …

Shifting states, shifting services: Linking regime shifts to changes in ecosystem services of shallow lakes

ABG Janssen, S Hilt, S Kosten, JJM de Klein… - Freshwater …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Shallow lakes can shift between stable states as a result of anthropogenic or natural drivers.
Four common stable states differ in dominant groups of primary producers: submerged …

From introduction to nuisance growth: a review of traits of alien aquatic plants which contribute to their invasiveness

A Hussner, P Heidbüchel, J Coetzee, EM Gross - Hydrobiologia, 2021 - Springer
Invasive alien aquatic plant species (IAAPs) cause serious ecological and economic impact
and are a major driver of changes in aquatic plant communities. Their invasive success is …

Bioaccumulation and translocation of nine heavy metals by Eichhornia crassipes in Nile Delta, Egypt: perspectives for phytoremediation

EM Eid, KH Shaltout, FS Moghanm… - International journal …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
The current research was carried out to estimate the potential of water hyacinth (WH) for
removal of nine heavy metals (HMs) from three irrigation canals in Nile Delta. Sampling was …

A review of the biocontrol programmes against aquatic weeds in South Africa

JA Coetzee, A Bownes, GD Martin, BE Miller… - African …, 2021 - journals.co.za
Biological control (biocontrol) against invasive macrophytes is one of the longest standing
programmes in South Africa, initiated in the 1970s against water hyacinth, Pontederia …

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 …

Detection and mapping of the seasonal distribution of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and valorization as a biosorbent of Pb(II) in water

AI Flores-Rojas, NA Medellín-Castillo… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
In the present research, the presence of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) on the
surface of the San Jose Dam located in the city of San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico, was …

An integrated biorefinery approach for the valorization of water hyacinth towards circular bioeconomy: a review

S Bajpai, PR Nemade - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023 - Springer
Water hyacinth (WH) has become a considerable concern for people across the globe due
to its environmental and socio-economic hazards. Researchers are still trying to control this …

Living with floating vegetation invasions

F Kleinschroth, RS Winton, E Calamita, F Niggemann… - Ambio, 2021 - Springer
Invasions of water bodies by floating vegetation, including water hyacinth (Eichhornia
crassipes), are a huge global problem for fisheries, hydropower generation, and …

Controlling water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms): a proposed framework for preventative management

L May, AJ Dobel, C Ongore - Inland Waters, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Over the last century, water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms, has invaded
freshwater systems in more than 50 countries, causing changes in biodiversity and …