Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Aquatic Weeds, European Weed Research Society
edited by J.M. Caffrey, P.R.F. Barrett, K.J. Murphy, P.M. Wade.
Dordrecht Springer Netherlands Imprint
Springer
1996
(XVI, 354 pages)
Developments in hydrobiology, 120.
Section I: Ecology. Ecology of Freshwater Plants. Plant-Environment Interactions in Freshwater Systems. Section II: Distribution. Freshwater Plants and Aquatic Weed Problems. Section III: Management. Control of Freshwater and Riparian Vegetation. Strategic and Regional Studies. Chemical and Physical Approaches. Biological and Biomanipulative Approaches. Control of Algae. Section IV: Management (Continued). Utilisation of Freshwater and Riparian Vegetation.
There is a growing need for appropriate management of aquatic plants in rivers and canals, lakes and reservoirs, and drainage channels and urban waterways. This management must be based on a sound knowledge of the ecology of freshwater plants, their distribution and the different forms of control available including chemical, physical, biological and biomanipulation. This series of papers from over 20 different countries was generated from the highly successful European Weed Research Society symposia on aquatic plant management, this being the ninth. The contributions provide a valuable insight into the complexities involved in managing aquatic systems, discuss state-of-the-art control techniques such as biomanipulation using fish and waterfowl and the use of straw, and deal with patterns of regrowth and recovery post-management. Careful consideration is given to the use of chemicals, a practice which has come under scrutiny in recent years. Underpinning the development of such control techniques is a growing body of knowledge relating to the biology and ecology of water plants, including growth responses under different trophic conditions, the impact of pollution, and aspects of photosynthesis. The authorship of the papers represents the collective wisdom of leading scientists and experts from fisheries agencies, river authorities, nature conservation agencies, the agrochemical industry and both governmental and non-governmental organisations.
Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Aquatic Weeds, European Weed Research Society
Aquatic weeds -- Control -- Congresses.
Aquatic weeds -- Control.
Freshwater plants -- Ecology -- Congresses.
QK932
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E358
1996
edited by J.M. Caffrey, P.R.F. Barrett, K.J. Murphy, P.M. Wade.