Aquatic weed control in Mexico

Authors

  • Felipe Arreguin Cortés Instituto Mexicano de Tecnología del Agua
  • Rubén Huerto Delgadillo Instituto Mexicano de Tecnología del Agua
  • Pilar Saldaña Fabela Instituto Mexicano de Tecnología del Agua

Keywords:

Control de malezas, lirio acuático, Eichhornia crassipes, manejo integral, calidad del agua

Abstract

A description is given of aquatic weed control methods used domestically and abroad. The strategies and goals of the Aquatic Weed Control Program (PROCMA, from its name in Spanish) developed by the Mexican Institute of Water Technology, and the results obtained with the Ayutla River Watershed, in Jalisco, are also cited. Experience with water weed control programs showed that integral control must be implemented including chemical, mechanical, biological and hydraulic techniques specifically adapted to each site, that maintenance programs are indispensable, and that citizen involvement are all vital to the sustainability of any control effort.    

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Published

2015-12-04

How to Cite

Arreguin Cortés, F., Huerto Delgadillo, R., & Saldaña Fabela, P. (2015). Aquatic weed control in Mexico. Tecnología Y Ciencias Del Agua, 9(3), 15–34. Retrieved from https://revistatyca.org.mx/index.php/tyca/article/view/713

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Vol. 9 No. 3 (1994)

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