Agriculture

New method boosts crop yield and drought resistance using plants’ own genes

UChicago tests lifted rice harvests up using plants’ own protein, with implications for other crops

RNA breakthrough creates crops that can grow 50% more potatoes, rice

UChicago-led research could yield increased food production, boost drought tolerance

Ten cool research stories you might have missed this year

Synthetic tissue inspired by takeout & sustainably feeding 10 billion people among innovative research

Students introduced to ‘farm-to-fork’ practices at South Side farm

<p>Collaboration between Pro-Start and Bon Appétit at UChicago brings local students to South Side farms</p>