Studies on Biogas Production from Salvinia molesta : An Aquatic Weed

Biogas are produced from different feedstocks. Salvinia, a member of pteridophyta, is commonly known as water fan. It grows luxuriantly in stagnant water. Salvinia molesta is the world’s worst weed known so far. Two tons of air dried Salvinia, therefore, can meet the fuel requirement of a small family of 3-5 months. Special advantage of using Salvinia is that unpleasant odors do not come out. This will certainly provide cheap and clean burning fuel and reduce the increasing pressure on forests.