International Lemna Association - ILA

The ILA membership includes world-renowned duckweed researchers and early-stage growers and processors.
Duckweed stands apart in the plant kingdom for its rapid growth of doubling every one to two days, its high protein quantity and quality- besting soy ten to one in terms of yearly protein production and with an amino acid profile second only to animal protein. Duckweed is easily grown and harvested in low to high tech settings. This aides in the bottom line for farmers who are dependent on fluctuating feed prices for both land animal and fish production in developing countries. Duckweed also lends to exciting developments in sustainable commercial biomass production for a wide variety of uses including animal and human protein needs, bioplastics, bioenergy, nutraceuticals, and more.
Gardeners can take advantage of duckweed's rapid growth rate and wide range of nutrients to aide in soil and crop health. Urban farmers can add color and additional nutritional quality to their backyard chickens and eggs. Aquaculturists have long enjoyed the benefits of fresh duckweed as supplement for Koi, goldfish, and tilapia.
Whether you are a backyard gardener or a large commercial enterprise looking for ways to be more sustainable, join us and learn more about how to grow and use duckweed for YOUR needs.