9 results for Pistia stratiotes (water lettuce)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Geographic Location Reference
2836 Pistia stratiotes Infrastructure Anecdotal Field Infestations of water lettuce can block waterways, reducing the efficiency of irrigation and hydroelectric power 29767
2842 Pistia stratiotes Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A Waterlettuce poses many of the same environmental and economic problems as waterhyacinth, namely, loss of habitat, flood control, and unrestricted navigation. 29782
2845 Pistia stratiotes Infrastructure Observational Field Pistia stratoides form mats of floating vegetation, which may be colonized by emergent and-or terrestrial plants. These floating islands can become free drifting when broken away from shore and create hazards by impeding navigation and recreational activities such as fishing. In reservoirs, these floating islands may disrupt the production of hydroelectric power and access to drinking water. 28619
2868 Pistia stratiotes Infrastructure Observational Field Thick mats interfer with transportation, agricultural irrigation, water supply and fishing (Figure ii). 33808
2869 Pistia stratiotes Infrastructure Observational Field Thick mats interfere with transportation, agricultural irrigation, water supply and fishing (Figure ii). 33808
7139 Pistia stratiotes Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A Pistia stratiotes restricts water flow in irrigation and flood control canals. 42136
7140 Pistia stratiotes Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A Pistia stratiotes creates dams against bridges and reduces water flow at flood control structures. 31302
7141 Pistia stratiotes Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A Reports mention infrastructure impacts throughout water bodies in Africa as a result of Pistia stratiotes invasion. 29766
9594 Pistia stratiotes Infrastructure Observational Field In China, Pistia stratiotes creates dense mats of over 300 hectares that reduce ship speed. China 43180

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