| Impact ID |
Scientific Name
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Impact Type
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Study Type
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Study Location
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Impact Description
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Geographic Location
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Reference
|
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3509
|
Eichhornia crassipes
|
Infrastructure
|
Observational
|
Field
|
Dense mats of Pontederia crassipes can reduce flow in irrigation channels, interfere with watercraft navigation, and clog hydroelectric power generation.
|
|
34001
|
|
3516
|
Eichhornia crassipes
|
Infrastructure
|
Observational
|
Field
|
Pontederia crassipes provides habitat for mollusks that can clog water supplies.
|
|
34001
|
|
4034
|
Eichhornia crassipes
|
Infrastructure
|
Observational
|
Field
|
Dense mats of Pontederia crassipes can reduce flow in irrigation channels, interfere with watercraft navigation, and clog hydroelectric power generation.
|
|
34001
|
|
5615
|
Eichhornia crassipes
|
Infrastructure
|
Observational
|
Field
|
In Florida waters, Eichhornia crassipes clogs waterways making them difficult to navigate.
|
|
182
|
|
7026
|
Eichhornia crassipes
|
Infrastructure
|
Anecdotal
|
N/A
|
The large, dense monoculture formed by Eichhornia crassipes covers lakes and rivers, blocking waterways and interfering with the water transport of agriculture products, tourism activities, water power, and irrigation of agricultural fields.
|
|
42102
|
|
7028
|
Eichhornia crassipes
|
Infrastructure
|
Observational
|
Field
|
The infestation of E. crassipes resulted in increased transportation costs, blockage of irrigation canals, and difficulties in electricity and water extraction.
|
Lake Victoria Basin
|
30541
|