Azolla (commonly called mosquito fern, water fern, and fairy moss) is a genus of seven species of aquatic ferns in the family Salviniaceae. They are extremely reduced in form and specialized, having …

Azolla is a unique freshwater fern that is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet due to its symbiotic relationship with a cyanobacterium (‘blue-green alga’) called anabaena.

Mar 7, 2025 · That plant was Azolla —a fern no bigger than a fingernail. And its story may hold the key to fighting climate change today. This genus of tiny, fast-growing aquatic ferns, is sometimes called …

Azolla, Azolla pinnata, an aquatic fern from the Azollacea plant family, is largely used as cattle fodder. With a main stem and pinnate side branches, azolla is a tiny branching plant.

3 days ago · Azolla filiculoides, commonly called mosquito fern, is a deciduous, free-floating, aquatic perennial fern that forms rapidly expanding, moss-like mats of foliage (to 1/2” tall) on still water …

Jan 1, 2024 · Azolla, a tiny aquatic plant, has gained popularity in recent years due to its incredible growth potential and numerous benefits. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner, …

Jan 27, 2025 · Azolla is an ideal sustainable feed for cattle, fish, pigs, and poultry. Apart from this, it’s also used as a biofertilizer on the farm. Hence many farmers attract to the Azolla cultivation. Azolla …

Azolla is the genus of aquatic ferns characterized by a small free float sporophyte composed of closely packed stems (De Benedetti et al., 2018). Azolla has been used to fix the ambient nitrogen through …

Feb 23, 2024 · Azolla (mosquito fern) is not only a plant that beautifies aquatic environments, but it also revolutionizes agricultural and food practices. This species has a history dating back to 540 B.C., …

Oct 28, 2024 · This unassuming plant, known as Azolla, floats on the surface of freshwater bodies. It is gaining attention in the scientific community for its rapid growth and nutrient-rich profile.