Engineering next-generation fertilizers
MIT postdoc Giorgio Rizzo harnesses plant chemistry to design sustainable fertilizers that could reshape modern farming.
MIT postdoc Giorgio Rizzo harnesses plant chemistry to design sustainable fertilizers that could reshape modern farming.
Proposed system would combine two kinds of plants, creating greater efficiency and lowering costs while curbing climate-changing emissions.
A leading researcher in protein folding biochemistry and next-generation protein engineering techniques will advance chemistry research and education.
The enzyme, known as rubisco, helps plants and photosynthetic bacteria incorporate carbon dioxide into sugars.
The findings could enable new ways to increase plants’ resilience to UV stress and enhance seedling growth.
How experience with real-world problem-solving, combined with MIT Open Learning’s online resources and internship opportunities, solidified one Afghani learner’s career path.
Researchers from SMART DiSTAP developed the world’s first near-infrared fluorescent nanosensor capable of monitoring a plant’s primary growth hormone in real-time and without harming the plant.
Founded by two former regulars at the MITERS makerspace, the company has built huge, rugged drones to more safely and sustainably apply fertilizers and pesticides on farms.
Each year, two longstanding D-Lab courses make their mark on students and communities around the world.
Researchers used microneedles to inject fresh-cut crops with melatonin and delay spoilage.
The ASA Impact Fund finances unique and impactful projects in Africa.
Founded by former MIT Tata Center translational research director Jason Prapas, Fyto has built an automated system for harvesting the aquatic plant Lemna on dairy farms.
Researchers showed they can inexpensively produce silk microneedles to deliver vitamins or agrochemicals to plants.
These bacteria, which could be designed to detect pollution or nutrients, could act as sensors to help farmers monitor their crops.
J-WAFS marks 10 years of supporting student engagement through grants, fellowships, events, mentorship, and funding for clubs.