Tag: photosynthesis

University of Basel researchers develop new molecule to mimic photosynthesis

University of Basel researchers develop new molecule to mimic photosynthesis

September 2, 2025 |

In Switzerland, a research team from the University of Basel has developed a new molecule modeled on plant photosynthesis: under the influence of light, it stores two positive and two negative charges at the same time. The aim is to convert sunlight into carbon-neutral fuels. Plants use the energy of sunlight to convert CO2 into […]

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Researchers ID poplar tree gene that boosts photosynthesis and tree height

Researchers ID poplar tree gene that boosts photosynthesis and tree height

December 10, 2024 |

In Illinois, a team of scientists have identified a gene in poplar trees that enhances photosynthesis and can boost tree height. The study, “An orphan gene BOOSTER enhances photosynthetic efficiency and plant productivity,” is published in Developmental Cell, and was a collaboration between the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation at the University of […]

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