Food and fuel that farms itself: Genome sequences of five duckweed species reveal basis for unique plant traits
Under the right conditions, duckweed essentially farms itself. Wastewater, ponds, puddles, swamps—you name it. If there's ...
This Tiny Plant Has Huge Potential for Food, Fuel, and Climate Solutions
Duckweed might be the world’s most underestimated plant. Thriving in water and rich in potential, this fast-growing aquatic ...
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The food and fuel that farms itself
Scientists have released new and more accurate genome sequences for five species of duckweed. Their research reveals the specific genes responsible for some of the plant's most useful traits, allowing ...
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Self-Sustaining Farms: Food and Fuel Revolution
Under the right conditions, duckweed essentially farms itself. Wastewater, ponds, puddles, swamps—you name it. If there's enough sunlight and carbon ...
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Lesser Whistling Duck population increases at JU
"Waste accumulation and the disappearance of duckweed, a crucial food source for the birds, are the two major reasons for their decline. Without duckweed, the lake lost its ability to sustain ...
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The food and fuel that farms itself
Other species possess traits that showcase duckweed’s potential as a food and fuel source. Some traits promote high protein production, allowing for use as animal feed. Others promote starch ...