Freshwater aquatic plant biomass production in Florida
About 8% (1.2 million ha) of the total surface area of Florida is occupied by freshwater. Many of these water bodies are eutrophic. Nutrients present in these water bodies can be potentially used to culture aquatic plants as a possible feedstock for methane production. This paper summarizes the results of known research findings on biomass production potential of freshwater aquatic plants in Florida and identifies key research needs to improve the quality and quantity of biomass yields. Among floating aquatic plants, biomass yield potential was in the order of water-hyacinth > water lettuce > pennywort > salvinia > duckweed > azolla. Pennywort, duckweed, and azolla appear to perform well during the cooler months compared to other aquatic plants. Among emergent plants, biomass yield potential was in the order of southern wild rice > cattails > soft rush > bulrush. Cultural techniques, nutrient management, and environmental factors influencing the biomass yields were discussed. 68 references.
- Research Organization:
- Agricultural Research and Education Center, Sanford, FL
- OSTI ID:
- 7034260
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8210267-
- Journal Information:
- Soil Crop Sci. Soc. Fla., Proc.; (United States), Vol. 42; Conference: Annual meeting Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida, Tallahassee, FL, USA, 20 Oct 1982
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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