Joanne Chory

Joanne Chory, a pioneering plant geneticist at the Salk Institute, reveals her groundbreaking work in enhancing plants to combat climate change. She discusses how plants naturally absorb carbon dioxide and her mission to amplify this ability for deeper carbon storage. Through innovative genomic techniques, including CRISPR, Chory aims to create supercharged crops that not only meet agricultural demands but also improve soil health. Her ambitious project could transform the way we think about plants in the fight against climate change.