Water hyacinth in Africa and the Middle East : a survey of problems and solutions / edited by Luis A. Navarro and George Phiri.

Water hyacinth in Africa and the Middle East : a survey of problems and solutions /

Freshwater infestation by the water hyacinth weed has reached crisis proportions in many areas of Africa and the Middle East. Accumulated environmental, economic, and social damages to date are estimated in the billions of dollars. Most severely affected are riparian communities and those people who...

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Corporate Authors: International Development Research Centre (Canada), Improving Reaction to Water Hyacinth in Affected Countries Across Africa and the Middle East
Other Authors: Navarro, L. A. (Luis A.), Kanyama-Phiri, George Yobe
Format: Electronic Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:English
Published: [Ottawa, Ont., Canada] : IDRC, 2000.
Subjects:
Water hyacinth > Africa > Congresses.
Water hyacinth > Middle East > Congresses.
Water hyacinth > Control > Congresses.
Eichhornia > Africa > Congresses.
Eichhornia > Control > Congresses.
Online Access: Full text (Wentworth users only)
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Preface; Chapter 1. Introduction; Part I. Problems and Solutions; Chapter 2. Origin and Nature of Water Hyacinth; Chapter 3. Spread and Consequences of Water Hyacinth in Africa and the Middle East; Chapter 4. Handling the Water-hyacinth Problem; Chapter 5. Knowledge Gaps in Water-hyacinth Control; Part II. Proceedings of the Workshop; Preface to Part II; Chapter 6. Welcoming Address; Chapter 7. Introduction and Objectives; Chapter 8. Keynote Address: Challenges for improving reaction to water hyacinth in AME.

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