HARNESSING CYPERUS SPECIES FOR NATURAL FIBRE, INSECTICIDAL, AND ALGICIDAL INNOVATIONS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT

ANUSUYA DEBNATH, ADITYA MAITY, SUDIPTA JANA, SOURAV SINHA, MANISHA MONDAL, SOURAV PARIA, Sambit Datta · 2026 · Science and Culture

Summary. Cyperus species, traditionally used in South Asia, offers multiple rural development opportunities. The plant's fibrous properties provide sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to synthetic fibers. Its phytochemicals deliver natural pest management solutions for rural agriculture. Additionally, Cyperus species can control algal blooms in rural water bodies. These applications support environmentally sustainable rural development across industrial, agricultural, and environmental sectors.

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DEBNATH, A., MAITY, A., JANA, S., SINHA, S., MONDAL, M., PARIA, S., & Datta, S.. (2026). HARNESSING CYPERUS SPECIES FOR NATURAL FIBRE, INSECTICIDAL, AND ALGICIDAL INNOVATIONS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Science and Culture. https://doi.org/10.36094/sc.v92.2026.harnessing_cyperus_species_for_natural_fibre.debnath.45

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DOI: 10.36094/sc.v92.2026.harnessing_cyperus_species_for_natural_fibre.debnath.45
Countries: India
Regions: Asia
Categories: agtech, climate-and-environment, food-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-08-01