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and ponds slowing water flow, blocking sunlight from reaching other
microflora in the aquatic ecosystem, and killing fishes and other aquatic
Leon, 2011)
up to two meters wide which can reduce light and oxygen, change water
chemistry, and affect local flora and fauna. In Laguna de Bay, it covers
about 20% of the lake’s surface area. This is because of the water’s high
sewage concentrations.
The plant yields about 657 tons of dry matter per hectare a year.
the National Pest Plant Accord in New Zealand which prevents it from
Lake Victoria it has turned into a serious pest. The common water hyacinth
When not controlled, water hyacinth will cover lakes and ponds
entirely; this dramatically affects water flow and blocks sunlight from
reaching native aquatic plants which often die. The decay processes
deplete dissolved oxygen in the water, often killing fish (or turtles).
uncontrolled, but can also provide a food source for goldfish, keep water
from many resources. In the middle of 20th century, synthetic fibers rose
up drastically, and natural fibers industries collapse its market shares. For
of United States has been recorded 2.7–2.8 billion pounds from 2006 to
to cross over 3.3 billion pounds. In 2009, Thailand produces 1.894 million
produced only 1.43 million tonnes. In 2001 the production of Costa Rica,
Cote d’lvoire, and Philippines were 322,000 tonnes, 188,000 tonnes, and