12 results for Pistia stratiotes (water lettuce)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Geographic Location Reference
2837 Pistia stratiotes Commerce Anecdotal Field Due to its nutritional composition, water lettuce can be used as an important source of supplementary protein in livestock feeds. 33791
2838 Pistia stratiotes Commerce Anecdotal Field Due to its nutritional composition, water lettuce can be used as an important source of supplementary protein in livestock feeds. 33791
2840 Pistia stratiotes Commerce Anecdotal Laboratory The ethanol yields per unit biomass from water lettuce was comparable to those from other agricultural wastes. These results indicated that water lettuce and other aquatic plants represent a promising source of biomass for ethanol production when the fermentation processes are optimized. 29774
2847 Pistia stratiotes Commerce Observational Field Pistia stratiotes is used locally throughout eastern and southern Asia as fodder for ducks and pigs. 28619
2867 Pistia stratiotes Commerce Anecdotal Laboratory The maximum methane content of water lettuce achieved higher levels compared with Lemna minor L., salvinia and water hyacinth. Consequently, water lettuce can be utilized as a substrate for biogas production. Based on these results, water lettuce is very suitable as a substrate for biogas production. 33807
2871 Pistia stratiotes Commerce Observational Field Thick mats interfere with transportation, agricultural irrigation, water supply and fishing (Figure ii). 33808
7142 Pistia stratiotes Commerce Anecdotal N/A Pistia stratiotes can block waterways and impair the efficiency of irrigation (agriculture) and hydro generation (energy). 29767
7143 Pistia stratiotes Commerce Anecdotal N/A Pistia stratiotes clogs rivers and canals, interferes with the activity of hydroelectric power stations, hampers fishing, hampers navigation, and negatively affects water control and use for agricultural purposes. 29770
7144 Pistia stratiotes Commerce Observational Field From 2005-2006, treatment of P. stratiotes in Florida waters cost about $1.4 million dollars (40% of 3.5 million dollars). Florida 31302
7145 Pistia stratiotes Commerce Observational Field Pistia stratiotes can invade rice fields, severely limiting the growth of this crop. 28619
9527 Pistia stratiotes Commerce Experimental Field 400 acres of Pistia stratiotes in Florida were treated for a total expenditure of $37,175. Florida, United States 42996
9591 Pistia stratiotes Commerce Observational Field In China, Pistia stratiotes is common in irrigation channels and drainage ditches becoming a threat to food production. China 43180

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