Engineering photosynthesis, nature’s carbon capture machine
Megan L. Matthews
Abstract
Mitigating climate change and sustainably feeding our growing population in the changing climate are 2 significant challenges facing the global community. Engineering photosynthesis, nature's carbon capture machinery, can help us surmount these threats.
Topics & Concepts
BiologySustainabilityPhotosynthesisClimate changePopulationCarbon fibersEcologyGlobal warmingNatural resource economicsEnvironmental resource managementBotanyComputer scienceEnvironmental scienceEconomicsDemographyComposite numberAlgorithmSociologyPhotosynthetic Processes and MechanismsAlgal biology and biofuel production