Table 5 Values of vegetation density and expected area coverage by Pontederia crassipes mats along Elshaklouba drain.
Date | Season | Vegetation density area (m2) | |||
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No | Slight | Moderate | High | ||
26-11-2023 | Autumn | 17.1 | 411.3 | 62.1 | ND |
01-03-2024 | Winter | 40.5 | 276.3 | 126 | 46.8 |
02-04-2024 | Spring | 32.4 | 252 | 207 | ND |
13-06-2024 | Spring | 37.8 | 322.2 | 104.4 | 26.1 |
08-08-2024 | Summer | 58.5 | 136.8 | 155.7 | 138.6 |
10-09-2024 | Summer | 48.6 | 118.8 | 229.5 | 92.7 |
03-10-2024 | Autumn | 59.4 | 140.4 | 168.3 | 122.4 |