Duckweed was cultivated at 20−30°C with sunlight during the day and a fluorescent lamp at night for 4 days (Supplementary Table S2). 2.3 Light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Duckweed ...

Why duckweed, or ‘water lentils’, was approved Research from Wageningen University & Research on duckweed, which it calls ‘water lentils’, has been instrumental in the approval. Researcher Ingrid van ...

In short: A sample of duckweed has been sent to space to test the impacts of gravity on the plant. Researchers think it has potential as a source of food and material for astronauts.

Duckweed, a common aquatic plant in New Hampshire’s lakes, ponds and streams could help filter water contaminants like excess nutrients and then be used as a green manure in agricultural systems.

Duckweed, a common aquatic plant in lakes, ponds, and streams could help filter water contaminants like excess nutrients and then be used as a green manure in agricultural systems. Research by New ...

Duckweed’s biggest claim to climate fame is that it’s an aquatic plant, which means it doesn’t occupy any farmland or require the clearing of land for its cultivation or biodiversity loss. This is ...

Duckweed can take excess nitrogen, phosphate out of the water, reduce algae growth, and concentrate heavy metals. It reminds me of snowflakes. Singly, they are insignificant.

Usually, duckweed is falsely compared to water hyacinths, which are very detrimental to aquatic ecosystems. However, fish can swim through the duckweed. Duckweed also doubles up as good feed for fish ...