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Seeking information about impact of invasive plant species (24/06/06)

Dear All

I am Prakash Aryal , a student of M.Sc (Zoology ) from Nepal I am conducting research on "Impact of Invasive Alien Plant Species in Beeshazari Lake , A Ramsar Site ,Nepal". .Beeshazari lake is seriously threaten by the invasive plant species as water hyacinth and Leersia hexandra .

I am need of some research information on impact of invasive plant species on aquatic fauna in freshwater ecosystem.

If you have some related research works or know about such information, please help me by providing information.

I will be very greatful towards your help.

Yours sincerely, Prakash Aryal, Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuwan University,Kirtipur, Kathmandu Nepal, email:praryal@rediffmail.com

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