Engineering more resilient crops for a warming climate
Google DeepMind
Scientists are using AlphaFold to predict enzyme structures and identify modifications that could make photosynthesis more heat-resistant in crops. A hybrid version of the enzyme glycerate kinase remained stable at temperatures up to 65°C, compared to the plant version which destabilizes at lower heat. This could help preserve crop yields as global temperatures rise and heat stress becomes more frequent.
Why it matters
Scientists are using AlphaFold to strengthen a photosynthesis enzyme for resilient, heat-tolerant crops.
