Root Tech Enhances Crop Growth & Drought Resistance
Root Architecture Regulator (RAR) – Key to Modulating Root Architecture for Thriving Plants
Tags: Australian National University, Australia, Agriculture & Food, Energy & Environment
ANU has developed a technology to enhance crop resilience and productivity by modulating root architecture through regulatory peptides. This innovation enables crops to better withstand environmental stresses and optimize nutrient uptake, significantly impacting global food and fuel production. Its applications extend across agriculture, improving drought tolerance and reducing fertilizer use in various crops. This breakthrough offers a sustainable solution to some of the most pressing agricultural challenges today.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Granted; Platform
TRL: 5 - prototype ready for testing in intended environment
Industry or Tech Area: Agriculture; Environment & Sustainability
