Stronger drought resistance of urban vegetation due to higher temperature, CO2 and reduced O3
Using data collected from urban environments, researchers at Illinois have been able to study dueling effects of climate change factors on vegetation response to drought.
The heat is on: RIPE researchers show ability to future-proof crops for changing climate
Research from Illinois and the USDA-ARS show that bypassing a photosynthetic glitch common to crops like soybean, rice, and wheat, can confer thermal protection under heat stress in the field.
RIPE researchers named on international ‘Highly Cited’ list
Four RIPE researchers are amongst 6,600 researchers around the world recognized by Clarivate as Highly Cited Researchers.
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger: Illinois research shows crops have drought ‘memory’ to help reduce yield loss
Illinois researchers find that crops that experience drought conditions or extreme temperatures during their early stages of growth and survive are better able to deal with those same conditions later in their growth cycle.
C4 bioenergy grass: working towards higher productivity under fluctuating light
In a recent study, published in GCB Bioenergy, a team from the University of Illinois evaluated limitations to photosynthetic efficiency of bioenergy grass species during fluctuating light.
BBC’s Follow the Food to feature RIPE research
BBC World News’ Follow the Food is a series which explores how we can protect food security in the face of climate change and growing populations. The episode, “The Carbon Challenge,” will air this Friday and feature the RIPE project, RIPE’s Lisa Ainsworth, and our mission in addressing food insecurity.
Dynamic photosynthesis model simulates 10-20 percent yield increase
A team from the University of Illinois has developed a model that treats photosynthesis as a dynamic process rather than an activity that either is or is not happening.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor Ting Lu jointly presented with 1 million euro Future Insight Prize for converting waste into food
RIPE member and associate professor of bioengineering Ting Lu jointly received the 2021 Future Insight Prize to convert plastic waste into a safe source of food.
Rubisco proton production can enhance CO2 acquisition
Recently published in PNAS, RIPE members at ANU are gaining insight into possibly building Rubisco compartments in crops to increase yield productivity.
Innovative technologies in the agricultural space provides food and climate security
A team of researchers, including RIPE Director Steve Long, proposed possible technological solutions to our food security and climate change emergencies.
Not just CO2: Rising temperatures also alter photosynthesis in a changing climate
In a recently published review in the Journal of Experimental Botany, a team of scientists explored temperature impacts on crops across scales.
PBS NOVA BEYOND THE ELEMENTS: LIFE
In their three-part series examining everyday life through the lens of chemistry, PBS NOVA is premiering an episode featuring RIPE's work.