Enhancing plants’ capacity to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) into biomass has long been a goal of scientists, as it might greatly increase food yields and combat climate change. Recent research suggests that hornworts, a class of small, often overlooked plants, maybe an unexpected source of inspiration. The Photosynthetic Supercharger of [...]
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has significant obstacles to agricultural productivity and food security. Climate change and inadequate infrastructure are among the challenges, as are conflict and restricted access to modern technology. However, new research from the University of Birmingham and the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research suggests a viable road forward. [...]
