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  1. Azolla - Wikipedia

    Azolla (common 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, …

  2. About Azolla | The Azolla Foundation

    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.

  3. Azolla | Diseases and Pests, Description, Uses, Propagation

    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.

  4. How To Grow Azolla | A Step-By-Step Guide » Jitefarms

    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 …

  5. Azolla Cultivation Information Guide - Agri Farming

    Sep 12, 2024 · Introduction of Azolla Cultivation:- What is Azolla? Well, it is nothing but a free floating water fern consisting of a short, branched, floating stem, bearing roots which hang …

  6. Meet Azolla—The ‘Mosquito Fern’ That Caused An Ice Age

    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 …

  7. Mosquito fern | Description, Uses, & Facts | Britannica

    mosquito fern, (genus Azolla), genus of six or seven species of aquatic ferns of the family Salviniaceae. Members of Azolla are distributed nearly worldwide but are most diverse in …

  8. Why is azolla unique? | The Azolla Foundation

    Azolla is unique because it is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet – yet it does not need any soil to grow. Unlike almost all other plants, azolla is able to get its nitrogen fertilizer …

  9. Impacts and Uses of Azolla in Agriculture - Planticulous

    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 …

  10. Azolla: The tiny fern that could feed the world - earth.com

    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 …