Abstract:Cyperus papryus L. is a fast-growing sedge that can grow to lengths of 5 meter and dominates the vegetation in many wetlands from the Middle East, through eastern and central Africa to the south of that continent. Papyrus wetlands traditionally have provided important ecosystem services to millions of people through provisioning of water, fish, other foods and medicines, and materials for a wide range of uses such as construction, utensils and others. Papyrus wetlands are also important because of their regula… Show more
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