Assessing the Effect of Co-composting Technique to Generate Quality Manure Out of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)

2017 ◽  
Vol 104 (4 - 6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prithiv Raj V ◽  
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Ilakiya T ◽  
Nivedha P ◽  
Shahaya Sharmila A ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Aquatic Weed ◽  
Fungal Culture ◽  
Organic Substrates ◽  
Total N ◽  
Mean Values

An experiment was conducted during 2016-2017 to assess the efficacy of co-composting technique for generating quality manure out of the noxious aquatic weed, water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). Locally available organic substrates viz., crop residues and cow dung were mixed with water hyacinth and co-inoculated with the fungal culture, Pleurotus djamor @ 0.05% and the earth worm, Eudrillus eugineae @ 0.2%. The treatment encompassing water hyacinth + crop residue + cow dung (1:1:1) along with P. djamor and E.eugineae showed higher mean values of total “N” (0.93%), “P” (1.00%), “K” (1.10%) content of manure, germination percentage (100 % each) and vigour index of 13.90 and 12.85, respectively for cluster bean and tomato ; whereas, water hyacinth + crop residues (1:1) without the bio-inoculants recorded higher mean total organic carbon of 40.85 %.

Extraction, Purification and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Cellulose from Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms: A Common Aquatic Weed Water Hyacinth

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Kannan Kilavan Packiam ◽  
Bharani Murugesan ◽  
Pavithra Mettupalayam Kaliyannan Sundaramoorthy ◽  
Harshini Srinivasan ◽  
Keerthika Dhanasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Nanocrystalline Cellulose ◽  
Aquatic Weed ◽  
Purification And Characterization

scholarly journals State of the Art Research on Sustainable Use of Water Hyacinth: A Bibliometric and Text Mining Analysis

Informatics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Aman Basu ◽  
Amit Kumar Hazra ◽  
Shibani Chaudhury ◽  
Andrew B. Ross ◽  
Srinivasan Balachandran
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
The United States ◽  
Pollutant Removal ◽  
Aquatic Weed ◽  
Steady Growth ◽  
Art Research ◽  
Negative Sentiment

This study aims to present a systematic data-driven bibliometric analysis of the water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) infestation problem around the globe. As many solutions are being proposed in academia for its management, mitigation, and utilization, it requires investigation through a systematic scrutinizing lens. In this study, literature records from 1977 to June 2020 concerning research on water hyacinth are taken from Scopus for text analysis. Trends in the publication of different article types, dynamics of publication, clustering, correlation, and co-authoring patterns between different countries are observed. The cluster analysis indicated four clusters viz. (i) ecological works related to species, (ii) pollutant removal process and methods, (iii) utilization of biofuels for biogas production, and (iv) modelling works. It is clear from the networking analysis that most of the publications regarding water hyacinth are from India, followed by China and the United States. Sentiment analysis with the AFINN lexicon showed that the negative sentiment towards the aquatic weed has intensified over time. An exploratory analysis was performed using a bigram network plot, depicting and outlining different important domains of water hyacinth research. Water hyacinth research has passed the pioneering phase and is now at the end of a steady growth phase or at the beginning of an acceleration phase. In this article, an overview is given for the entirety of water hyacinth research, with an indication of future trends and possibilities.

scholarly journals Assessment of sustainable vermiconversion of water hyacinth by Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia fetida

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 451-454
Author(s):  
N. Kannadasan ◽  
Nirmala Natarajan ◽  
N. Anbusaravanan ◽  
P. Sekar ◽  
R. Krishnamoorthy
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Micrococcus Luteus ◽  
Maximum Growth ◽  
Garden Soil ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Aquatic Weed ◽  
Eudrilus Eugeniae ◽  
Toxic Heavy Metals ◽  
Eichornia Crassipes

The present work has assessed sustainable vermiconversion of aquatic weed water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes). The garden soil, water hyacinth and cow dung were taken in the following the combinations of 1: 2 : 1, 2: 1: 1 and 1 : 1: 2. Two species of earthworms Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia fetida was used for the experiment. The total nitrogen (0.18% in control and 1.68% in earthworm treated) and phosphate (0.63 % in control and 1.64 % in earthworm treated) levels were increased and toxic heavy metals zinc (7.66 ppm in control and 2.58 ppm in earthworm treated) and copper (6.68 ppm in control and 1.15 ppm in earthworm treated) were significantly decreased. The earthworm enriches the compost with various nutrients for plant and microbial growth. Plant growth studies were conducted in all the combination of water hyacinth, maximum growth of root length (8.9cm and 7.2 in control) and shoot length (21.6cm and 16.2 in control) observed compare to control. Gut microbial analysis revealed that Bacillus cereus, Micrococcus luteus were predominantly present in the earthworm. The study recommended that the aquatic weed compost was suitable of agricultural usage.

scholarly journals Small Scale Investigation of the Potential of Solar Drying of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) as A Control Measure in Makurdi

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 129-138
Author(s):  
A O Edeoja ◽  
A O Owolabi
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Mixed Mode ◽  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Control Measure ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Drying Rate ◽  
Aquatic Weed ◽  
Solar Drying ◽  
Water Weed

Water hyacinth is the world's worst water weed that is responsible for many environmental and economical problems. Nigerian fresh waters have been infested with this aquatic weed. In this work, a Natural Convection Mixed Mode Solar Dryer for drying water hyacinth to about 10% of its moisture content was constructed and tested as a component of controlling its infestation of the River Benue. The performance of the dryer was compared with the traditional open–air sun drying as the control for drying water hyacinth in Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria. The water hyacinth was dried for 8 hours each day for 4 days. 500g of water hyacinth on wet basis was dehydrated by about 437g on dry basis in 20 hours in the dryer while the control required 32 hours. The dryer was found to be technically more suitable for drying water hyacinth both in terms of the drying rate and quality of the dried product.

scholarly journals Noteworthy Bio Resource Utilization and Eco-Friendly Bioconversion Approaches of Versatile Invasive Aquatic Weed Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) Biomass - A Green Strategy for Aquatic Environmental Safety and Management of Aquatic Weeds.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karthick Raja Namasivayam Selvaraj ◽  
Lakshmanan Vigneshwaraprakash ◽  
Rajansowri Arvindbharani ◽  
JanarathanamManivannan Vivek
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Waste Water Treatment ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Green Gram ◽  
Aquatic Weed

Abstract Eichhornia crassipes (Water hyacinth) is considered as a hazardous weed in numerous places of the world. Despite of its harmful effects, the weed offers potential substrate for production of monetarily industrial important and value added products. In the present study, an eco-friendly bioconversion or biotransformation of processed water hyacinth biomass (WHB) into high efficiency fuel, adsorbent for brewery industry waste water treatment coupled methylene blue dye, biofertilizer and nutrient media for viable inoculam production of fungal biopesticide Nomuraea rileyi was carried out adopting green science in situ principles. Bioconversion of the WHB was initiated by alkali treatment which brought about notable differences in physical texture and chemical composition. Pre-treated WHB was enzymatically hydrolysed into soluble simple sugars followed by fermentation of the sugar into ethanol with 65.2 % total yield with 77.3 g/l final concentration. Batch studies reveals that WHB brought about effective reduction of various physicio chemical properties and notable adsorption efficacy. Plant growth promoting effect was studied using green gram (Vigna mungo). Green gram grew on soil under pot culture technique inoculated with WHB uncovers imperative plant growth promotion effect. Culture medium prepared from reconstituted WHB supported viable inoculum production of potential fungal biopesticide Beauveria bassiana. Fungal inoculum derived from the WHB based culture medium was effective against larval instars of castor semi-looper Achaea janata in terms of high mortality.The present examination uncovers the conceivable viable bioconversion of water hyacinth biomass (WHB) into different worth included vitality, ecological as gives a green procedure to cleaner production and the executives of aquatic invasive weeds.

scholarly journals The Utilization of Water Hyacinth for Biogas Production in a Plug Flow Anaerobic Digester

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-35
Author(s):  
Soeprijanto Soeprijanto ◽  
I Dewa Ayu Agung Warmadewanthi ◽  
Melania Suweni Muntini ◽  
Arino Anzip
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Plug Flow ◽  
Anaerobic Digester ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Lag Phase ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Biogas Yield ◽  
Volatile Solids

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) causes ecological and economic problems because it grows very fast and quickly consumes nutrients and oxygen in water bodies, affecting both the flora and fauna; besides, it can form blockages in the waterways, hindering fishing and boat use. However, this plant contains bioactive compounds that can be used to produce biofuels. This study investigated the effect of various substrates as feedstock for biogas production. A 125-l plug-flow anaerobic digester was utilized and the hydraulic retention time was 14 days; cow dung was inoculated into water hyacinth at a 2:1 mass ratio over 7 days. The maximum biogas yield, achieved using a mixture of natural water hyacinth and water (NWH-W), was 0.398 l/g volatile solids (VS). The cow dung/water (CD-W), hydrothermally pretreated water hyacinth/digestate, and hydrothermally pretreated water hyacinth/water (TWH-W) mixtures reached biogas yields of 0.239, 0.2198, and 0.115 l/g VS, respectively. The NWH-W composition was 70.57% CH4, 12.26% CO2, 1.32% H2S, and 0.65% NH3. The modified Gompertz kinetic model provided data satisfactorily compatible with the experimental one to determine the biogas production from various substrates. TWH-W and NWH-W achieved, respectively, the shortest and (6.561 days) and the longest (7.281 days) lag phase, the lowest (0.133 (l/g VS)/day) and the highest (0.446 (l/g VS)/day) biogas production rate, and the maximum and (15.719 l/g VS) and minimum (4.454 l/g VS) biogas yield potential.

Penurunan Kepadatan Eceng Gondok (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms) di Danau Rawapening dengan Memanfaatkannya sebagai Bahan Dasar Kompos

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Syarif Prasetyo ◽  
Sutrisno Anggoro ◽  
Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Significant Loss ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Basic Material ◽  
Cultivated Plants ◽  
Aquatic Weed ◽  
Natural Beauty ◽  
Nutritional Needs ◽  
Lake Waters

High sedimentation and the entry of organik and inorganik pollutants, especially P and N, have led to the eutrophication of Rawapening Lake waters. These conditions triggered an uncontrolled booming of water hyacinth aquatic weed (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms). The presence of water hyacinth triggers a significant loss of water compared to local weeds through evapotranspiration. The invasion of water hyacinth causes various problems, including depletion of water oxygen content which has an impact on decreasing fish production, damaging natural beauty, and also affecting public health. Many efforts to control water hyacinth in Rawapening Lake have been carried out both physically and by utilizing biological agents. One of the efforts to control the density of water hyacinth in Rawapening Lake is to use it as compost raw material. Water hyacinth contains various elements that are useful for making quality compost, including calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), potassium (K), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and others. Water hyacinth root contains sulfates and phosphates, the leaves contain carotin and the flowers contain delphinidin-3-diglucosida. The various nutrients contained in water hyacinth make quality compost capable of meeting the nutritional needs of cultivated plants. This article aims to review the use of water hyacinth as a basic material for making compost which is useful for fertilizing agricultural cultivation activities

scholarly journals Recycling of Different Available Organic Wastes through Vermicomposting

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 801-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Karmakar ◽  
K. Brahmachari ◽  
A. Gangopadhyay ◽  
S. R. Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Population Expansion ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Organic Wastes ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Perionyx Excavatus ◽  
Total N ◽  
Organic C ◽  
Coconut Coir

Generation of organic wastes has been increased in an unprecedented rate in India with rapid population expansion, leading to disposal problems. These organic wastes can be converted into valuable wealth by applying vermicomposting technology. Vermicompost which provides macro and micro nutrients to the plants, also reduces pollution by providing a valuable substitute for chemical fertilizers. Present paper deals with vermicomposting of organic wastes from seven different sources and evaluation of nutrient in those vermicomposts following chemical analyses. These seven sources include coconut coir, water hyacinth, mixed materials, cabbage, banana pseudostem, cow dung, and rice husk. Three composting species of earthworms e.g.Eisenia. fetida, Eudrilus. eugeniae, andPerionyx excavatuswere chosen for the experiment. Chemical analysis of vermicomposts under study clearly showed that the vermicompost from water hyacinth contained maximum amount of organic C, total N, and total K though the phosphorous content was maximum in vermicompost from mixed materials. Lowest nutrient content was observed in vermicompost of coconut coir. Vermicomposts from mixed materials, cabbage, banana pseudostem were at per in their chemical properties. It can be concluded that among the seven sources, vermicompost from water hyacinth is best for its nutrient value.

Potential of Biogas Production from Floating Aquatic Weeds

2013 ◽  
Vol 824 ◽  
pp. 467-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Enaboifo ◽  
O.C. Izinyon
Keyword(s):  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Aquatic Weed ◽  
Aquatic Weeds ◽  
Water Lettuce ◽  
Retention Period

This study investigates the potential of biogas production from water hyacinth, water lettuce and water fern. Laboratory experiments were carried out at the Faculty of Agriculture laboratory, University of Benin, Nigeria. The aquatic weeds which are major constituents of the substrate were contained in the conical flasks used as digester. The cow dung and aquatic weeds were mixed in the ratio of 1:1; 1:2; 1:3; 1:4; and 1:5 in the different samples used for each of the three aquatic weeds and gas produced measured.The results obtained showed that no gas was produced in any of the flasks containing the aquatic weed within 21days. Gas production was however recorded in those with cow dung alone which gave 302ml of biogas within the 21 days retention period with an average of 21ml of gas produced within the active 14 days of production. The results also showed variations in gas production between daytime and night hours with minimal gas production recorded at night hours and peak production during the daytime. It was concluded that cow dung requires shorter retention time to initiate production of biogas when compared with that of the aquatic weeds and therefore can be used to sustained biogas production in aquatic weed at the early stage.

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