Bioengineered soil microbes may help prevent desertification
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - 09:30
in Earth & Climate
By tweaking the genes of microbes in the soil, it may be possible to make arid ecosystems more resilient to climate change and overgrazing, according to a new study. The research is in early stages, and currently consists of theoretical work using computer models. But the models suggest that even relatively small changes to key organisms could have profound effects.