The White Amur as a Biological Control Agent of Aquatic Weeds in the Panama Canal.
Abstract
The Panama Canal has been plagued with both floating and submerged aquatic weeds since its opening. Although more and more money has been spent on herbicides over the years, the weed problem has increased. In February 1978, the Panama Canal Company introduced the white amur fish, Ctenopharyngodon idella (Val.), as a biological tool to control the submerged macrophyte, hydrilla, to Gatun Lake, the large freshwater reservoir through which the majority of the length of the Canal passes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA070828
Entities
People
- Cesar Von Chong
- Francis D. Halverson
- James M. Malone
- Phillip E. Custer
- Russell F. Theriot