ICYMI: Genome engineering of plant photosynthesis for carbon sequestration
Nature Reviews Bioengineering, Published online: 26 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s44222-026-00453-3Gene editing to enhance photosynthesis in crop plants offers a strategy to boost plant carbon capture and mitigate climate change. This Review explores the agronomic, molecular and technical challenges in engineering photosynthesis for carbon sequestration as well as the genetic tools and editing technologies that can improve plant productivity and carbon storage.
