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Because Duckweed floats and require little structural fibres (5-15%), it has more nutrition by weight compared to other vascular plants: protein (15-25% in natural conditions, 15-45% when cultured under ideal conditions), fat, nitrogen, and phosphorus. It also contains higher amounts of essential amino acids than most plants. In fact, it most closely resembles animal proteins. It also contains large concentrations of trace minerals that make Duckweed good supplements for animal feed. In addition, they are easily cultivated on small strips of wasteland and easily harvested. In fact, Duckweed is eaten by people in Thailand. There are also projects to look into the cultivation of Duckweed as feed for fish (carp), poultry (chickens, ducks), livestock (pigs). Duckweed is also an effective "crop". For the same amount of nutrients, Duckweed grows on 10% the area needed for soyabeans, and 20% that of corn. Because it has such low fibre, the whole plant can be used, unlike other crops where only a small part of the plant can be eaten.
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Is duckweed a plant?
Yes, duckweed is an aquatic plant.
What is duckweed seed dispersal method?
dispersal of seeds and polination in duckweed
Does duckweed float or partially submerged or completely submerged?
Duckweed does float
What biotic factors affect duckweed?
A duck is a biotic factor.
Can duckweed grow in low light?
duckweed is a hardy aquarium plant will grow in low light setting,
Does duckweed depend on snails and does snails depend on duckweed?
No, duckweed does not depend on snails, nor do snails depend upon duckweed. Snails can eat a wide variety of vegetation. Duckweed does not benefit by being eaten.
Is a duckweed a plant?
Yes, duckweed is an aquatic plant.
Is duckweed a plant?
Yes, duckweed is an aquatic plant.
Does a duckweed have flowers?
Yes duckweed is the smallest flower. A dozen duckweed could fit the head of a pin.
Do people eat duckweed?
Yes, duckweed is consumed by some people in various parts of the world. It is high in protein and is eaten by humans as well as used as animal feed. However, not all species of duckweed are suitable for consumption, so caution should be taken when harvesting and preparing it for consumption.
Will goldfish eat duckweed?
Only Carps eat duckweed, such as Goldfish and Koi. Danios do not. Hope that helped. :)
What is the science name for duckweed?
Duckweed's Scientific Name is Lemna Minor
What helps the duckweed float on water?
duckweed is small and can float easily
How is duckweed different from most other plants?
Duckweed is a type of algea◊√
What is duckweed seed dispersal method?
dispersal of seeds and polination in duckweed
Does duckweed float or partially submerged or completely submerged?
Duckweed does float
Do ducks eat duckweed?
Yes, ducks eat duckweed but not only ducks, deer, elephants, pigs, and bobcats also eat duckweed.
