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The Charms of Duckweed - An introduction to the smallest flowering plants
The Charms of Duckweed - An introduction to the smallest flowering plants
| Title: | The Charms of Duckweed - An introduction to the smallest flowering plants |
| Title abbreviated: | The Charms of Duckweed |
| Identifier: | http://www.mobot.org/jwcross/duckweed |
| Creator: | Cross, John W. |
| Publisher: |
Missouri Botanical Garden |
| Abstract: | The family of duckweeds (botanically, the Lemnaceae) are the smallest flowering plants. These plants grow floating in still or slow-moving fresh water around the globe, except in the coldest regions. The growth of these high-protein plants can be extremely rapid. Lemna is one of the best known of this group and has been the subject of much research. Researchers are using these plants to study basic plant development, plant biochemistry, photosynthesis, the toxicity of hazardous substances, and much more. Genetic engineers are cloning duckweed genes and modifying duckweeds to inexpensively produce pharmaceuticals. Environmental scientists are using duckweeds to remove unwanted substances from water. Aquaculturists find them an inexpensive feed source for fish farming. To learn more about these fascinating plants, next read the botanical facts, or view some duckweed illustrations. Read about cloning. [Information of the supplier] |
| Table of contents: | Botanical facts (The Smallest Flowering Plants) / Duckweed Pictures (Anatomy and Diversity) / Labs & Projects (For Teachers & Students). |
| Subject: |
Aquatic plants (581.76); Cyclanthales, Arales, Pandanales, Typhales (584.6) » find similar sources! |
| Audience: | Beginner; Intermediate |
| Language: | English |
| Format: | website |
| Resource type: | Discipline based websites |
| Access: | free |
| Metadata update date: | 2012-09-25 |
| Metadata provider: |
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