#Boosting canopy carbon dioxide assimilation, water-use efficiency
“#Boosting canopy carbon dioxide assimilation, water-use efficiency” Scientists from the University of Illinois observe traits that can improve yields of cowpea, a staple food crop in sub-Saharan Africa. Credit: RIPE project Crops grow dense canopies that consist of several layers of leaves—the upper layers with younger sun leaves and the lower layers with older shaded…