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• Enzymes for rare metabolic diseases
• Antigens for oral vaccines or tolerizing exposures
• Nanobodies or antibody fragments, which are
well suited to its simple folding environment

The high native protein content provides a biological
context optimized for expression and downstream
processing—where therapeutic proteins are produced
alongside digestible plant material in a format compatible
with oral delivery.

Rapid Doubling Time: Speed as a Strategic Advantage

Where lettuce takes six to eight weeks from seed to harvest,
duckweed can double its biomass every 24–36 hours
under ideal conditions. This exponential growth rate allows
for:

• Continuous production in biocontained tanks
• Weekly harvesting and protein extraction
• Year-round yield, regardless of climate or
geography

Such speed means duckweed is particularly suited for:

• Rapid-response production in pandemic or
outbreak settings
• Pilot batches for personalized or rare-disease
applications
• High-frequency dosing for tolerizing therapies
where consistent oral exposure is critical

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