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3.2.3. Control of Aquatic Weeds
Unit 3 - Nursery, Rearing and grow-out ponds
3.2.3. Control of Aquatic WeedsLarge earthen ponds are usually infested with submerged, emergent floating and marginal weeds.
Weeds cause several problems in fish ponds
- They compete for nutrients with phytoplankton thereby reducing the natural productivity fo the ponds.
- Prevent light penetration and suppress the production of phytoplankton
- Cause oxygen super saturation during day and oxygen deficiency during night
- Harbor aquatic insects and predatory fish
- Hinder free movement of fish and reduce their living space
- Cause problems during harvesting by hindering netting operations.
- Increase siltation in the pond, reducing pond depth over a period of time
Aquatic weeds can be controlled by employing methods such as
- Manual
- Mechanical
- Chemical and
- Biological
- Pond size
- Extent of weed infestation
- Time available
- Cost
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