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Photosynthesis & Food Security

The Photosynthesis & Food Security theme works to improve and future-proof crop photosynthesis to support global food security.

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Stephen P. Long: Celebrating a career of innovation and impact
Stephen Long, Stanley O. Ikenberry Endowed Chair Emeritus (deceased)
Photorespiration bypass soybean field trials at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Energy Farm / Katherine Meacham-Hensold
Twelve Illinois scientists rank among world's most influential
Gustavo Caetano-Anollés, professor in the Department of Crop Sciences
Researchers used the SoyFACE facility at U. of I. to expose soybeans to elevated ozone while excluding rainfall, finding both decreased yield. Photo by Duncan Martin.