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Aquatic carnivorous plants, typified by genera such as Utricularia and Aldrovanda, represent some of nature’s most specialised adaptations for life in nutrient-poor aquatic environments.

The paper describes how the scientists engineered a strain of duckweed, Lemna japonica, to accumulate oil at close to 10 percent of its dry weight biomass.That's a dramatic, 100-fold increase over ...

Researchers have shown that the effects of wildfires are not limited to terrestrial ecosystems. Aquatic ecosystems are also undergoing rapid changes. The study found that fire debris transforms ...

She suggests that the Maya also used a diverse array of aquatic plants to keep their water clean, much like today's constructed wetlands—specifically cattails, sedges, reeds, bamboo, and water ...

Aquatic plant overgrowth can pose significant challenges in ponds, affecting activities such as swimming, fishing, and simply enjoying the view. However, early season preparation can help manage ...

It is one of the most prevalent invasive aquatic plants in Ontario. In 2015, it was identified in New Brunswick , where it has also been spreading rapidly. A researcher measures a fish taken out ...

Hydrilla, an aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia, was discovered in October in Oak Brook. It’s a prolific grower, experts said, requiring little light or nutrients.

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