Biology, Ecology and Management of Aquatic Plants: Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Aquatic Weeds, European Weed Research Society (Developments in Hydrobiology, 147) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9048154049 ISBN 13: 9789048154043

Publisher: Springer, 2010

Synopsis

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 and physical, and biological and biomanipulation.
This series of papers from over 20 different countries was generated from the tenth in the highly successful series of European Weed Research Society symposia on aquatic plant management, this being the tenth. It provides a valuable insight into the complexities involved in managing aquatic systems, discusses state-of-the-art control techniques and deals 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. 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 9048154049
• ISBN 13: 9789048154043
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350
• Editor: Caffrey Joseph, Barrett Philip R.F., Ferreira Maria Teresa, Moreira Ilidio S., Murphy Kevin J., Wade Philip Max