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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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: International Development Research Centre (Canada), Improving Reaction to Water Hyacinth in Affected Countries Across Africa and the Middle East
Otros Autores: Navarro, L. A. (Luis A.), Kanyama-Phiri, George Yobe
Formato: Electrónico Congresos, conferencias eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Ottawa, Ont., Canada] : IDRC, 2000.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • 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.