Genetically engineered fast growing duckweed apparently shows promise as an oil source.

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/967541

It all comes down to scalability.

party_pants said:

It all comes down to scalability.

It comes down to availability of water.

For example, micro-algae is an excellent source of oil, but because it requires so much water, the evaporation losses are huge which makes it uneconomical.

Similarly but viewing this from another side. There is a desert plant in India that is an excellent source of oil. But – it has been found that it is only an excellent source of oil when growing in water-rich environments, not when growing in the desert. Which rules it out. (I can’t remember it’s name, but it’s similar to jojoba).

party_pants said:

It all comes down to scalability.

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Ogmog said:

party_pants said:

It all comes down to scalability.

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That did occur to me too.

I was wondering if they’d come up with a genetically modified water hyacinth next.

party_pants said:

Ogmog said:

party_pants said:

It all comes down to scalability.

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That did occur to me too.

I was wondering if they’d come up with a genetically modified water hyacinth next.

They will need some special hyacinth bucket to deal with it all.

dv said:

party_pants said:

Ogmog said:

Looking forward to clicking on next year’s topic:
“How-To Get Rid of Genetically engineered fast growing duckweed”

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That did occur to me too.

I was wondering if they’d come up with a genetically modified water hyacinth next.

They will need some special hyacinth bucket to deal with it all.

the upkeep on its appearance might be a drama.

party_pants said:

dv said:

party_pants said:

That did occur to me too.

I was wondering if they’d come up with a genetically modified water hyacinth next.

They will need some special hyacinth bucket to deal with it all.

the upkeep on its appearance might be a drama.

Dear fucking lord. Stop it, both of you.

Well someone is in a bad mood

dv said:

Well someone is in a bad mood

yeah, some bouquets instead of brickbats would be nice.

dv said:

Well someone is in a bad mood

I’m a good mood this evening. Apart from the small frustration with the broken mozzie coils.

party_pants said:

dv said:

Well someone is in a bad mood

I’m a good mood this evening. Apart from the small frustration with the broken mozzie coils.

that is why the metal stand is forked.

party_pants said:

Ogmog said:

party_pants said:

It all comes down to scalability.

Looking forward to clicking on next year’s topic:
“How-To Get Rid of Genetically engineered fast growing duckweed”

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That did occur to me too.

I was wondering if they’d come up with a genetically modified water hyacinth next.

Eating Water Hyacinth

or

Hyacinth? Think giant, amphibious hamsters
Capybara