Excited to see our work out, showing that modifying photorespiration can protect against heatwave stress to increase crop yields. Huge team effort, thanks to all co-authors including @cavycavs.bsky.social @sjb287.bsky.social Journal article: doi.org/10.1111/gcb.... #Photosynthesis #FoodSecurity

Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) Project@ripeproject.bsky.social · 2y ago

A RIPE team has engineered potato to be more resilient to global warming, showing 30% increases in tuber mass under heatwave conditions. This adaptation may improve food security for those relying on potatoes for nutrition. Journal article: doi.org/10.1111/gcb.... News story: bit.ly/3OFDg7q