Addition of small amounts of dried #Azolla can increase protein content for semolina pasta; improving nutritional quality and retaining desired cooking characteristics. #Azbio project
doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.1…

Looking back on a successful Plant Appreciation Day event Fascination of Plants Day this afternoon at the School of BEES Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, UCC UCC Ireland. Photos by members of the team.
Projects: #DuckFeedProject #Azbio IMPRESS EU

🚀Extraterrestrial agriculture🌱:
NASA plans to send crops to the moon with ArtemisIII, including Wolffia ( #duckweed ) in the LEAF (Lunar Effects on Agricultural Flora) instrument to assess the possibility of agriculture on the moon.
scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-…

Today is Fascination of Plants Day at UCC Ireland.
Come visit our exhibition and glasshouse tours today from 1pm-3.30pm - Full details below.
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Worried about mosquitoes in Summer? #Azolla extract was found to act as an alternative bioinsecticide. The research report linked below showed that Azolla pinnata plant extracts can be used in assays against Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
nature.com/articles/s4159….

🪴🌿Fascination of Plants Day
This Friday afternoon at the School of BEES, UCC. Everyone is welcome!
See link below for more info ⬇️

Metabolic diversity among #duckweed species underpins their versatility in biomass recovery applications from industrial wastewaters. Mixotrophic growth is one fascinating example of this:
phys.org/news/2023-04-g…
#DuckFeedProject

🐠🐟New research indicates use of #Azolla plants in formulated fish diets (20-40% inclusion) can enhance the immune system and elevate the survival rate of fingerlings:
doi.org/10.1111/jpn.13…

Water lily aphids are a pest to #duckweed . They have been shown to reduce duckweed growth rates under certain conditions.
resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ee…
Photo credits: Cian Redmond

Thank you for the shout-out, Plants for Sustainability! Science Behind the News is our newest article type - discover the latest science on climate change, backed by solid evidence and facts and presented in a clear and unbiased way.

#PhDposition

Article: 'Phytoremediation: The Role of Plants to Purify Agricultural Wastewaters' by Dr Natalie Meades IBERS - Aber
#duckweed #phytoremediation #wastewater
businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect…

International Conference on Duckweed here at Kasetsart University Thailand this November!
7icdra2024.com

Two lineages of Lemna aequinoctialis (Araceae, Lemnoideae) based on physiology, morphology, and phylogeny ($)
botany.fyi/5tZxv4

ReadCube rdcu.be/dFwy6
#Botany

📢New paper out! Roadside grass clippings were used for producing biogas, bio-based fertilizer, and bio-based materials
Dry anaerobic digestion was the best configuration, but upscaling of the technology still needs improvement

Erik Meers Marcella Souza Faculty of Bioscience Engineering UGent Biorefine Cluster

Azolla extract was used as feed additive in culture of freshwater eels in the Philippines; study found an increase in weight, specific growth rate, survival rate, as well as an improved immune response that helps them fight infection and diseases.
dailyguardian.com.ph/kangkong-and-a…

On the last day in Třešť strong evidence is presented that plant interactions with mycorrhizal fungi are key to long term soil carbon storage.
A healthy soil for a healthy climate.
#ClimateChange #CarbonStorage

Day 2 of the AdAgriF conference in Třešť (Czechia):
Combatting climate change, how much more carbon can we store in soils?
#ClimateChange #ClimateAction

Very interesting update on the use of #Azolla in poultry feed - improves egg production, weight, shape, and yolk colour! 🦆🐓🥚🍳
tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…