# 7th International Conference on Duckweed Research and Applications: Depicting an Era of Advancing Research Translation Toward Practical Applications

## TL;DR

This paper summarizes the 7th International Conference on Duckweed Research and Applications, highlighting recent advancements and future directions in duckweed research.

## Contribution

The paper provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and applications in duckweed science from a global conference.

## Key findings

- The conference covered topics like genomics, ecology, and applications of duckweed.
- Researchers from around the world shared findings on duckweed's potential for practical uses.
- The report outlines future outlooks for duckweed research and its real-world applications.

## Abstract

Duckweeds are aquatic monocotyledonous plants known to be the smallest and the fastest growing angiosperms. The 7th International Conference on Duckweed Research and Applications (7th ICDRA) was held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12th to 16th November 2024. The conference drew young and experienced scientists from across the world who presented their research in varied fields. This conference report presents the highlights of the advancements in the field of duckweed research and application in the sections: Genomics and Cell Biology; Diversity, Ecology, Evolution; Physiology, Reproduction, Metabolomics; Microbiome and Interactions; Applications; and Future Outlook. The next conference, 8th ICDRA, will be held in Naples, Italy, in 2026.