Salk estimates enhanced soybeans could store additional metric ton of CO2 per hectare yearly
2 Sep 18 · 5d ago · 6 articles · 3 posts · 2 sources · development 2 of 2
Based on earlier lab results, one hectare (2.5 acres) of deeper- and bigger-rooted soybean plants could store an additional metric ton of carbon dioxide per year. Field results are expected this fall. Researchers hypothesize the root systems may also increase crop density and reduce nitrogen runoff.
“Carbon dioxide released by burning fossil fuels traps heat in the atmosphere, driving human-caused climate change.”
Associated Press, News reporting · rss ↗Todd Michael Research professor, Salk InstituteWolfgang Busch Director, Harnessing Plants Initiative at Salk InstituteAshish Rajurkar Research scientist, Salk InstituteBezos Earth Fund Funding organizationSalk Institute for Biological Studies Research institution
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7 outlets Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon
first by Phys.org, 5d ago · also Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, Orlando Sentinel, Mercury News, Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Inquirer
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Salk researchers are field-testing genetically engineered soybeans with deeper roots. The goal is to make crops more drought-resilient while storing more carbon underground
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