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Wolffia
Journal

Knowledge that moves Wolffia forward.

New research, cultivation approaches and developments from the international Wolffia community—placed in context for science, production and partnerships.

8 articles · Newest first

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Issue 08

Rootless Wolffia: What Evolution Can Teach Us About Cultivation

A new scientific review explores how plants lose roots. For Wolffia, the story raises fundamental questions about nutrient uptake and controlled cultivation.

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Issue 07

Deepweed: AI Can Now Track Individual Wolffia Plants

Open-source computer vision tracks individual duckweed plants through time, even in dense cultures, and reconstructs clonal lineages.

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Issue 06

88.6% Protein Recovery: What New Duckweed Extraction Methods Really Deliver

A new study compares duckweed protein extraction routes. High recovery is possible, but energy demand and concentrate quality determine commercial viability.

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Issue 05

Is 1,000 ppm an Optimum? New Wolffia Study Links Nutrient Solution to Yield Prediction

How strongly does hydroponic nutrient concentration influence Wolffia growth – and can future yield be estimated while the crop is still growing? A new Thai study provides useful data on both questions.

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Issue 04

Wolffia as a Nutraceutical Raw Material: New Study Explores Neuroprotective Potential

Wolffia globosa is usually discussed in terms of protein, vitamins and minerals. A Thai study published in September 2026 broadens this perspective considerably. Researchers from Mahidol University and Chiang Mai University investigated whether a standardized Wolffia extract could influence several biological targets relevant to Alzheimer’s disease research.

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Issue 03

“Finishing” Wolffia: Why Two-Stage Cultivation Could Matter

Professional Wolffia production is no longer only about how much biomass can be grown. Increasingly, the key question is what composition that biomass has at harvest. A pilot-scale approach presented at ICDRA 2026 by a Malaysian research and industry team directly addresses this challenge.

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Wolffia Journal

Knowledge that moves Wolffia forward.

New research, cultivation approaches and developments from the international Wolffia community—placed in context for science, production and partnerships.