what is in Aquarium and Pond Plants of the World?
Who should use APPW? Aquarium and Pond Plants of the World is designed specifically for United States quarantine officials responsible for inspecting shipments and identifying aquatic plants imported or exported for sale in the aquarium and pond plant industry worldwide. Federal, state and local officials conducting domestic surveys within the United States may also find APPW useful, and its worldwide scope allows APPW to be used by quarantine officials in other countries around the world. Additionally, APPW can also be used by aquatic plant nurseries for information about invasive species, and to confirm or make identifications of plants in their stocks or new acquisitions. Taxonomic scope: which genera are included in APPW? This identification guide aims to cover all aquatic plants currently cultivated in the freshwater aquarium and pond plant trade around the world. Most aquatic plants covered are commonly found in the trade, but APPW also includes those that are uncommon to rarely
