British researchers develop technology to improve plant growth with minimal water

By Mohamed Salah – Scientists specializing in plants have revealed a technique to enhance plant growth with the lowest amount of water with increased use of carbon dioxideCO2A team of researchers at the University of Glasgow has developed a method to accelerate the opening and closing of plant leaf pores by using a genetic tool that allows pores to synchronize with sunlight so to improve the performance of plants.

Therefore, previous attempts to reduce the use of water by controlling these pores have resulted in the absorption of carbon dioxide, but the modified plants designed by the Glasgow researchers have shown an improvement in growth while maintaining the use of water, according to the British Daily Mail. .

Use of a light-activated ion channel, designed from plant and algae virus proteins, carbon dioxideCO2) Is able to enter during the process of photosynthesis.

The plants grew normally and were much better under normal field conditions, with more CO2 installed and less water losses to the atmosphere, the team said.

Dr. Maria Papanacio of the Institute of Molecular Biology explained that plants should work to improve the differentiation between photosynthesis and water loss to ensure plant growth and yield.

"We have used a genetic tool that serves as a key to allow pores to better synchronize with lighting conditions and thus improve plant performance in lighting conditions often achieved in agricultural settings," he said. said Papanacio.