Scientists Fix Photosynthetic Inefficiency, Boost Crop Yields 40 Percent

Yale e360
Jan 4, 2019, 2:17 pm221 pts
Scientists have found a way to boost crop growth by as much as 40 percent by fixing a glitch in the photosynthesis process, according to a new study published in the journal Science. With current techniques to improve yields largely optimized — including using more pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation —…

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