USES OF WATER HYACINTHIN INDIA, BRAZIL, TURKEY

AND INDONESIA

WATER HYACINTH

What is water hyacinth?Eichhornia crassipes, commonlyknown as water hyacinth, is a aquaticplant native to the Amazon basin, and is often considered as ahighly problematic invasion species outside its native range.

USES OF WATER HYACINTH IN INDIA

• Excellent source of biogas. • High content of hydrocarbon.• Hydrocarbons-which is essential for the production of methane.

Uses of water hyacinth in India

USES OF WATER HYACINTH IN BRAZIL

Uses of water hyacinth in Brazil

• Used as an aquatic ornamental plant. • Valued for its floral presentation. • Released into ponds and lagoons in public parks throughout Queensland.

USES OF WATER HYACINTH IN TURKEY

Uses of water hyacinth in Turkey

• Used as a source of pulp for making paper.• Phragmites with wood pulp- rolled, dried with steam and bleached.• It is expensive.

USES OF WATER HYACINTH IN INDONESIA

Uses of water hyacinth in Indonesia

• Used for making Handbag by Indonesian Students Association UK.• Handbag- Made from dyed Water hyancinth fiber combine With leather straps.• Used for carrying heavy things like Camera, iPad,books etc.

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