Simple genetic modification causes crops to need 25% less water

Scientists have discovered that a simple genetic modification to a single protein may result in crops needing up to 25% less water than unaltered plants to produce the same yield. An international team led by scientists at the University of Illinois identified a specific protein called Photosystem II Subunit S (PsbS), which can be altered to encourage a plant to partially close its stomata, the small pores that facilitate gas exchange between plants and their environment.

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