Can we hack photosynthesis to feed the world?

Name: Can we hack photosynthesis to feed the world?
Uploaded: 2023-11-29T15:50:31Z
Duration: 11 min 10 s
Description: Photosynthesis is one of the most important processes on the planet, helping produce the food we eat and the air we breathe. Crop scientist Steve Long thinks it could be more efficient — and he's intent on giving it a boost. He shows how hacking photosynthesis could help feed the world all while reducing climate change.

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Steve Long |

TED2023

• April 2023

Photosynthesis is one of the most important processes on the planet, helping produce the food we eat and the air we breathe. Crop scientist Steve Long thinks it could be more efficient — and he's intent on giving it a boost. He shows how hacking photosynthesis could help feed the world all while reducing climate change.