Water hyacinth conversion to biochar for soil nutrient enhancement in improving agricultural product.

The conversion of water hyacinth into biochar offers a sustainable solution to mitigate its proliferation and enhances its potential as a soil amendment for agriculture. This study examined the physicochemical properties of water hyacinth biochar (WHBC) and its impact on soil fertility. Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) was pyrolyzed at 300 °C for 40 minute with restricted airflow (2-3 m/s), producing biochar with desirable properties and a yield of 44.

Data on the effects of brewery sludge and blended NPS fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of maize ( L.) in North Mecha District, Northwestern Ethiopia.

Maize is one of the most important cereal crops in Ethiopia. However, its yield is lower than its potential mainly due to low soil fertility problems. Therefore, this field experiment was conducted during 2021 main rainy season with the objective of improving maize production through application of brewery sludge and blended NPS fertilizers in North Mecha district, Northwestern Ethiopia.

Compost preparation, chemical analyses and users' perception in the utilization of water hyacinth, Ethiopia.

Lake Tana is the largest freshwater body in Ethiopia. Currently, the lake has been facing alarming environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity due to the invasion of water hyacinth. Although the weed is invasive, it can be converted into various benefits.