Can Better Photosynthesis Help Feed the World?

In June, Bill Rutherford and his team at Imperial College London discovered that photosynthesis using near infrared light — the type found in heavy shade — is possible, and even widespread, in cyanobacteria. This finding contributes to a growing body of research in the field of photosynthesis engineering, which aims to improve crop yields by using genetic techniques to improve a plant’s ability to capture sunlight and produce sugar.  https://undark.org/article/can-better-photosynthesis-help-feed/

        Article courtesy of UNDARK, Truth, Beauty, Science by Erin Zimmerman