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Food and fuel that farms itself: Genome sequences of five duckweed species reveal basis for unique plant traits

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has developed new genome sequences for five duckweed species.

The sequences reveal several genes that may be behind the plant's unique traits and versatility.

The study hints at how duckweed split off into different species 59 million years ago .

Researchers hope their genomes will open the door to a new world of commercial applications.

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