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'''Duckweed for Biomining''' | '''Duckweed for Biomining''' | ||
Duckweeds are excellent concentrators of nitrogen and phosphates. They could be used for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomining bio-mining] | Duckweeds are excellent concentrators of nitrogen and phosphates. They could be used for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomining bio-mining]. They can pull minerals out of solution down to just trace concentration. The harvested duckweeds can then enter into a nutrient cycle which may include animal food, biogas digester etc. This way, phosphorus and other nutrients could be bio-accumulated from muddy water even in regions with generally phosphorus-deficient soils. | ||
== Challenges == | == Challenges == |