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Researchers have found a way to engineer more efficient versions of the plant enzyme Rubisco by using a red-algae-like Rubisco from a bacterium.
A team of scientists has created a model that is providing a clearer insight into the way plants use carbon to grow, from an economical point of view.
Congratulations to Centre researcher Alex Wu, who has been honored by the ASPS in recognition to his work.
Centre researchers have turned back the clock a billion years to rectify the enzyme Rubisco’s limitations and ramp up photosynthesis.
Australian researchers are exploring an innovative molecular approach that, used in conjunction with improving weed management farming practices, could help towards controlling this formidable weed.
Scientists have shed new light on how the network of plant cell gatekeepers works, which they believe is key to develop food crops with bigger yields and greater ability to cope with extreme environments.
“Improvements in photosynthesis are now widely recognised as the new frontier for increasing crop yields”—Long and Ort, 2010; Zhu et al., 2010; Ainsworth et al., 2012
The Centre is a collaboration of researchers from a range of disciplines, universities and research organisations.
The Centre’s research is focused on improving the ability of major food plants – wheat, rice and sorghum – to convert sunlight, air and water into leaf and seed production through photosynthesis.
This will contribute to a new yield revolution for food crops.
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By bringing together leading researchers and cutting edge facilities from multiple institutions, this Centre is leading photosynthesis innovation into the future.
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