Donald Ort

Reengineering photosynthesis for adaptation to global climate change

Donald Ort's area of expertise lies in the area of photosynthesis and the ability to reengineer it to be adapted for global climate change and to improve its efficiency in agricultural situations.

By: Richard Jacobs | FutureTechPodcast

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DOE grants $10.6 million to produce more biodiesel, biojet fuel

The U.S. DOE awarded the University of Illinois a $10.6 million, five-year grant to transform two crops into sources of biodiesel and biojet fuel.

By: Claire Benjamin || Shared via Association of American Universities