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Researchers at the Salk Institute study how C4 photosynthesis could boost crop productivity and climate resilience.

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This process, called photosynthesis, is essential to the global carbon ... During the process of photosynthesis, cells use carbon dioxide and energy from the Sun to make sugar molecules and ...