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Environmental Issues — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEnvironmental Issues2 Marks
Question
Eichhornia crassipes is an alien hydrophyte introduced in India. Mention the problems posed by this plant.
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Answer

Eichhornia crassipes (water hyacinth) is the world's most problematic aquatic weed. It grows abundantly in eutrophic water bodies and imbalances water ecosystem. It blocks the water, ways and growth of other organisms due to its excessive growth.

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