Anna O'Brien, assistant professor of molecular, cellular, and biomedical sciences at the University of New Hampshire, said duckweed could be a sustainable way to counter agricultural waste.

The food and fuel that farms itself Date: April 1, 2025 Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Summary: Scientists have released new and more accurate genome sequences for five species of duckweed.

She expanded on this point, saying that they don’t need many nutrients to grow and, because they can be grown on the surface of water, can be produced easily in a “simple greenhouse or vertical farm”, ...

Under the right conditions, duckweed essentially farms itself. Wastewater, ponds, puddles, swamps—you name it. If there's enough sunlight and carbon dioxide, the aquatic plant can grow freely.

SAN MARCOS, Calif. — I came to this aquatic farm an hour outside of San Diego because I wanted to see what could be the future of humanity’s protein supply. At the moment, it looks more like a ...

But for the biofuel industry, the growing focus on duckweed is probably a good thing; in the future, what was a watery pest may provide a viable way to work yet another part of the planet's ...

As a result, the engineered duckweed accumulates oil at almost 10% of its dry weight biomass, which is reportedly a 100-fold increase over the accumulation rate of the plant's wild counterpart.

EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) - We’re looking at what you need to know if there’s duckweed on your pond. It’s a common and difficult to control aquatic weed that shows up in many farm ponds. It shows up as a ...

When most people think of duckweed, they likely picture a green film growing across the surface of a stinky, stagnant slough. The protein-rich plant may soon be on your plate, however, as it's ...

The global duckweed market was valued at approximately USD 89.4 million in 2025 and is poised for robust expansion. According ...

On larger farm ponds, homemade skimmers and water hoses can push the duckweed along to an outlet point. Aquatic herbicides can be used with care if you follow the label directions. Duckweed ...