Aquatic macrophytes and Eichhornia crassipes

1982 ◽  
pp. 137-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. F. Jarvis ◽  
D. S. Mitchell ◽  
J. A. Thornton
Keyword(s):  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes

scholarly journals Fish associated with aquatic macrophytes in the Chacororé-Sinhá Mariana Lake system and Mutum River, Pantanal of Mato Grosso, Brazil

2009 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
EB. Pacheco ◽  
CJ. Da-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Aquatic Macrophyte ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Left Bank ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Analysis Of Similarity ◽  
Eichhornia Azurea ◽  
Macrophyte Species

On the left bank of the Cuibá River, one of the main tributaries of the Pantanal in Mato Grosso, are located the Chacororé and Sinhá Mariana Lakes and the Mutum River, the littoral regions of which are covered with aquatic macrophytes, dominated by the species Eichhornia crassipes and Eichhornia azurea. To examine the ichthyofauna associated with this vegetation, in the year 2003, 3510 fish were collected, distributed among 83 species, and the limnological variables verified near the macrophyte stands where they were sampled. The most abundant and richest order was the Characiformes, followed by the Gymnotiformes and Siluriformes. Analysis of similarity showed a very low, or null, index that the limnological conditions and morphology of the aquatic macrophyte species provide habitat sufficiently homogeneous to give. The limnological conditions and morphology of the aquatic macrophyte species provide a sufficient habitat heterogeneity to give very low, or null, index values. Thus, environmental conservation measures should be more effective in promoting the conservation of the species, given the high levels of biological diversity found in the habitats studied.

scholarly journals Aquatic macrophytes of Itaipu Reservoir, Brazil: survey of species and ecological considerations

1999 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sidinei Magela Thomaz ◽  
Luis Maurício Bini ◽  
Maria Conceição de Souza ◽  
Kazue Kawakita Kita ◽  
Antonio Fernando Monteiro Camargo
Keyword(s):  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Submerged Macrophytes ◽  
Pistia Stratiotes ◽  
Light Penetration ◽  
Nutrient Input ◽  
Emergent Macrophytes ◽  
Nuisance Species ◽  
Shallow Area ◽  
Egeria Najas

In a survey of the aquatic macrophytes of the Itaipu Reservoir, we identified 62 taxa in 25 families and 42 genera. The highest number taxa was observed for the emergent macrophytes (40 taxa). Reduced fluctuation in water level, increased light penetration, and sediment enrichment by nutrients and organic matter following the formation of the reservoir favored the appearance of a species-rich community of submerged macrophytes (23% of the taxa identified). The aquatic macrophytes were found mainly near the mouths of the main tributaries of the reservoir, in shallow area of depth less than 2 meters. In addition to the shallow depth, the greater nutrient input from the tributaries and relative protection from wind explained this distribution. Among the species found, Egeria najas merits mention for its occurrence in all localities sampled, with biomass values varying between 98 and 186 gDW/m². Some potential nuisance species such as Eichhornia crassipes, Salvinia auriculata, and Pistia stratiotes also deserve attention, since they were also observed to be covering large areas of Itaipu Reservoir.

A Short-Term Model Experiment of Organic Pollutants Treatment with Aquatic Macrophytes in Industrial and Municipal Waste Waters

2014 ◽  
Vol 587-589 ◽  
pp. 653-656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Ju. Andrianova ◽  
Konstantin V. Vorobjev ◽  
Julia A. Lednova ◽  
Alexandr N. Chusov
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Model Experiment ◽  
Industrial Waste ◽  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Growth Media ◽  
Industrial Waste Water ◽  
Elodea Densa

Ability of plants to degrade waste water pollutants was studied in model experiment. The following aquatic macrophytes were used: Eichhornia crassipes, Cyperus alternifolius, Elodea densa and a mix of plants. Industrial and municipal waste water diluted by tap water to content 10% and 20% were used as a growth media for plants. Concentration of TOC, TN, chlorides and sulfates was measured in water during 7 days of incubation. The best results were obtained for Eichhornia crassipes which was able to decrease TOC and TN in water in 3 days of incubation: for TOC (in mg/l) from 47 to 24 (20% industrial waste water) and from 25 to 10 (20% municipal waste water); for TN (in mg/l) from 5,6 to 1,2 (20% industrial waste water) and from 2,5 to 0,35 (20% municipal waste water). Other plants also demonstrated improvement of water quality but were less effective. Concentration of chlorides remained close to initial level. Concentration of sulfates in several cases increased due to oxidation of sulfides.

scholarly journals Phytoremediation of battery industry effluent through aquatic macrophytes

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Mahrine Rashid ◽  
Iftilkhar Ahmad ◽  
Ashique Muhammad ◽  
Mahmood Ul Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Industrial Effluent ◽  
Low Ph ◽  
Pistia Stratiotes ◽  
Lead Acid Battery ◽  
Pb Contamination ◽  
Wastewater Samples ◽  
Industry Effluent ◽  
Battery Industry

Research was conducted to quantify the level of copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) contamination in battery industry effluent and to assess the remediation potential of three invasive aquatic macrophytes Eichhornia crassipes, Pistia stratiotes and Hydrocotyle umbellata by growing on industrial effluent collected from Lead acid Battery industry.The effluent was heavily contaminated with Pb (10mg/l) and sulphuric acid (pH 2- 2.1). Due to high Pb concentrations and low pH (2-2.2) the plants were unable to survive. Mortality rate of E. crassipes was 96 % while P. stratiotes and H. umbellata were 100% rotten. The experiment was repeated after adjusting the effluent pH to 7-7.5 to increase the plant life.Plant parts and wastewater samples were analyzed after every 3 days interval uptil 21st day. The amount of Cr, Cd and Cu in the effluent was 0.076 mg /L, 0.036 mg /L and 0.097 mg /L, which was in permissible limits of NEQs (1.0 mg/l, 0.1 mg/l and 1.0 mg/l) respectively. Pb was found 10 times higher i.e. 10 mg/l than the permissible limit 0.5 mg/l. E. crassipes removed Pb>Cr>Cu>Cd while P. stratiotes and H. umbellata reduced Cd, Cr, Cu more than Pb from the effluent. E. crassipes was most efficient Pb removing plant in 21 days of experiment.  

scholarly journals Influence of photoperiod on the uptake of nitrogen and phosphorus in the water by Eichhornia crassipes and Salvinia auriculata

2000 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 373-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. PETRUCIO ◽  
F. A. ESTEVES
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Average Rate ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Phosphorus Absorption ◽  
Ammonium N ◽  
Tropical Areas ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Systems

The main goal of this research was to quantify the concentrations of total and ammonium N, nitrate, total and soluble P in the water in the presence of Eichhornia crassipes and Salvinia auriculata, which were submitted to two different photoperiods in a 24 hours incubation period in the laboratory. The macrophytes were incubated in plastic vials of approximately 1.5 litters, with a previously prepared solution with NH4NO3, NH4Cl, and KH2PO4. Eichhornia crassipes showed the highest average rate of reduction of all the nutrients analysed in relation to Salvinia auriculata. The largest photoperiod reflected in a higher average rate of reduction of nutrients, in both plants. Therefore, we may expect that in some periods of the year (e.g. summer), the aquatic macrophytes would show higher growth rates and higher rates of nitrogen and phosphorus absorption. These results are important for the implementation and management of wastewater treatment systems in tropical areas using aquatic macrophytes.

scholarly journals Phytoremediation of Phosphorous and Ammonia with Eichhornia crassipes and Azolla pinnata in Waste Waters from Estero de San Miguel Mendiola Manila Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 02004
Author(s):  
L Acero
Keyword(s):  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Azolla Pinnata ◽  
Waste Waters ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Difference Test ◽  
Test Result ◽  
Phosphorous Level

Wastewater treatment and removal of pollutants by phytoremediation, remain a major concern of the 21th century. This study is focused on the phytoremediation study in Philippine setting, specifically in one of the tributaries of Pasig river-the Estero de San Miguel. It determined the pH, Ammonia and Phosphorous before, 7th and 14th day of phytoremediation with the use of A. pinnata and E. crassipes. Twelve improvised water ponds/troughs, 3 ponds per treatment were used for 14 days. T- control (only wastewater), T1 for A. pinnata + wastewater, T2 for E. crassipes + wastewater and T3 for A. pinnata E. crassipes + wastewater. Potential hydrogen, Ammonia-N mg/L, phosphorous mg/L were analyzed before, on the 7th and 14th day of the study. Data gathered was analyzed using ANOVA and Fisher Least Significant Difference test as post hoc test. Result revealed that T1 (A. pinnata) lowered the pH and ammonia-N (mg/L) of wastewaters from Estero de San Miguel. T3 (combination of A. pinnata + E. crassipes) has significantly lowered the Phosphorous level of the wastewaters. Thus both aquatic macrophytes can be used as phytoremediation agents in the said Estero.

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