BLINK - Enhanced Photosynthetic Efficiency/Yield

Tech ID: 19.651

Key Features

• Super-synchronised stomatal control
• Enhanced photosynthesis and growth while preserving water status

Description

Enhanced photosynthesis and growth while preserving water status.  Super-synchronised stomatal control.

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Patents

Published: WO 2020/169973
Granted: US 11,542,518

References

C Cosentino et al (2015).  Optogenetics. Engineering of a light-gated potassium channel.  Science; 348(6235): 707-710.  https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaa2787

M Papanatsiou et al (2019).  Optogenetic manipulation of stomatal kinetics improves carbon assimilation, water use, and growth.  Science; 363(6434): 1456-1459.  https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaw0046