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Hydrides of Nitrogen

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Water hyacinth is being grown in water bodies lying nearby industries . Why ?

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Water bodies nearby industries contain abundant amounts of nutrients rich in nitrates and phosphates. These nutrients allow planktonic algae and weeds such as water hyacinth to grow and choke the water body.

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