Adapting C4 photosynthesis to atmospheric change and increasing productivity by elevating Rubisco content in Sorghum and Sugarcane
C. E. Salesse-Smith, N. Adar, B. Kannan, T. Nguyen, W. Wei, M. Guo, Z. Ge, F. Altpeter, T. E. Clemente, S. P. Long
This paper shows that increasing Rubisco content in sorghum and sugarcane through genetic modification improves photosynthetic efficiency and productivity, with field and greenhouse trials showing biomass increases of 15.5% and 37-81% respectively.
bioRxiv · May 2, 2024 · PreprintPlant Biology