🧬 BREAKTHROUGH DISCOVERY: Scientists have uncovered a molecular secret in hornwort plants that could revolutionize agriculture!
Researchers at Boyce Thompson Institute and Cornell University discovered that hornwort plants use a unique protein called RbcS-STAR to make Rubisco enzymes cluster together - like molecular velcro. This trick helps them capture carbon dioxide far more efficiently.
Why it matters: This discovery could help scientists engineer crops like wheat and rice to capture more CO2, potentially boosting yields and helping feed a growing global population while reducing farming’s environmental impact.
Published in Science journal.