How the humble hornwort could supercharge agriculture

How the humble hornwort could supercharge agriculture

Scientists studying the plant have discovered a new way to boost the efficiency of rubisco — the enzyme that powers life on Earth — and hope to transfer the trick to crops.

You are here because of a single, all-important enzyme. But dont look inward to find ribulose-­1,5-­bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase, known more mercifully among scientists as rubisco. Instead, loo… [+6071 chars]
How the humble hornwort could supercharge agriculture - FHMnews