This transformative grant will enable new research to improve the photosynthetic efficiency and production of important crop plants. Faced with an ever growing world population, increasing food production is of paramount importance. The Gates Foundation grant will involve several SIB faculty, including Andrew Leakey and Lisa Ainsworth, and will put the school and department at the forefront of international efforts to improve food security.

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