Over the next month, our class will be investigating Lemna (duckweed) and Azolla (an aquatic fern) to see which one will produce more biomass. Scientists are investigating these two plants as possible food sources for livestock and humans and/or as a non polluting biofuel. We are wondering which will produce more biomass over a month of growing in our classroom. We have set up pond like environments and are asking questions about biomass and also which plant is more likely to become invasive. Some students are investigating whether the plant grows better in plain water or a pond environment. Stay Tuned…
Photo creds to Casey for middle photo taken through the microscope with his iPad