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Professor Jane Langdale CBE FRS

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Provox
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Can a grass leaf help solve global food security?

In this episode of Provox, the Provost speaks to Professor of Plant Development Jane Langdale about the science behind C4 photosynthesis and the ambition to make rice more efficient, resilient, and sustainable. They discuss how plants develop, why C4 rice could use less water and fertiliser, and the challenge of turning fundamental plant science into real-world impact

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Episode Information

Series
Provox
People
Paul Johnson
Jane Langdale
Keywords
Photosynthesis
plant science
Department: The Queen's College
Date Added: 17/07/2026
Duration: 00:38:22

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