Physical and chemical properties during composting of hydrilla verticillata and its application in soil

Abstract

Hydrilla verticillata L f Royle is a troublesome aquatic weed and is found globally It is also called as noxious aquatic weed due to its rapid growth rate and significant uptake of nutrients The complete removal of Hydrilla verticillata from the aquatic bodies by biological chemical or mechanical means are still unsuccessful Composting is the best alternative method to manage this weed but its high moisture levels and lower carbon nitrogen ratio is the limiting factors that may affect th