Eichhornia crassipes or water hyacinth is a free-floating plant, growing plentifully in the
tropical water bodies. This invasive weed poses multiple hazards ranging from ecological …

Alleviation of poverty and achievement of zero‐hunger target and food security are
significant challenges faced by agricultural planners worldwide. Improving many agronomic …

Food security concerns are currently escalating in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to poor soil
management practices on the fragile soils. This review describes the role of organic …

The chinampas (raised beds) of Xochimilco, Mexico City, are highly productive, traditional
wetland agricultural systems, which were able to feed most of the population in pre-hispanic …

Rice straw burning is causing huge economic losses and environmental hazards. Microbial
mediated ex situ composting could be a viable solution which would not only reduce the …

In this study, water hyacinth powder-reinforced polymer composites with eggshell filler
material are investigated for their mechanical, absorption, morphological, thermal, and …

ABSTRACT Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms is a noxious aquatic weed that pollutes all
fresh water bodies. To check its vigorous growth, control measures are required. One such …

This study aims to investigate the mechanical, thermal, morphological, and characterization
properties of a polymer composite composed of water hyacinth plant fibres. In order to …

This study aimed to analyze the effect of Tithonia diversifolia green manure and cow manure
on soil quality and yield of cauliflower. A field experiment was conducted in the village of …

Low soil phosphorous level is among several constraints limiting crop productivity in
southwestern Ethiopia. The dominant soil types in the region are acidic nitosols that are low …