Photosynthesis olympics: can the best wheat varieties be even better?

Centre scientists have put elite wheat varieties through a sort of “Photosynthesis Olympics” to find which varieties have the best performing photosynthesis. This could ultimately help grain growers to get more yield for less inputs in the farm.

To Feed a Hot Planet, They’re Making More Efficient Plants

An article about climate change adaptation and the importance of photosynthesis research on looking for solutions. Published in the New York Times by Benjamin Ryan.

The sunlight solution

Read this article in Groundcover by Gio Braidotti about our recent Translational Photosynthesis Conference in Brisbane

Discovery of a bottleneck relief may have a major impact in food crops

Scientists have found how to relieve a bottleneck in the process by which plants transform sunlight into food, which may lead to an increase in crop production.

Brainstorm in Brisbane to create real world solutions on food security

World experts in food security will meet this week in Brisbane to address one of the most urgent challenges humanity is currently facing: how to improve crops to feed the growing population while dealing with the devastating impacts of drought, water insecurity and climate change.

Narrow leaves make better crops for future climates

In a paper published this week, a team of scientists has found that varieties of crops like corn and sorghum with narrow leaves would be more water use efficient and possibly, more productive.